Diagnostic Sonographer - Women's Health

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Key Position Details:

• Certified Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Required registered in abdomen, and/or OB/GYN, registry eligible upon hire.
• 40 hours every per two-week pay period
• Benefit eligible!
• Varied days Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4:30 PM
• No weekends, evenings or holidays
• Occasionally float to Eagan Women's Health as needed

Job Description:

Performs abdominal, small parts, OB/GYN, vascular imaging and provides sonography guidance for interventional procedures, in accordance with department policies and the American College of Radiology (ACR). Uses independent judgment, and has thorough understanding of equipment and positioning to provide optimum service to patients and providers.

Principle Responsibilities

• Completes procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
  • Identifies patient with two identifiers.
  • Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure.
  • Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs.
  • Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.
• Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy
  • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.
  • Maintains work knowledge and competence.
  • Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.
  • Verifies all images has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
• Provides accurate clerical function
  • Uses Excellian (electronic medical record).
  • Understands the storage and retrieval system.
  • Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure.
• Communicates with Supervisor and team
  • Reports problems, issues or ideas.
  • Provides assistance, ideas and information to support the work of others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree from an accredited School of Diagnostic Ultrasound or
• Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology and 2 year School of Diagnostic Ultrasound or
• Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology and ARDMS registered or registry eligible
• 0 to 2 years of diagnostic Sonography experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Required registered in abdomen, and/or OB/GYN, registry eligible upon hire or
• Certified Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography registered in Breast upon hire required for Piper Breast Center Locations
• Certified Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Required registry eligible, registered within 6 months of hire and
• Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required registered RVT upon hire for AHG Clinic Locations or
• Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required registry eligible, registered within 6 months for Hospital locations
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently