Minneapolis, MN, USA
77 days ago
Diagnostic Sonographer

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

October 23, 2024

Department:

34006104 Ultrasound

Shift:

Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length:

12 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

24

Union Contract:

ADIT-2-United Residual Workers

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

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.

Key Position Details:

Normal Working hours are 6p - 6a Thursdays and Fridays, 24 hours per 2 day work week. Priority Shift, Holidays, and Call per department protocols.Night Shift differential.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

Completes procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelinesIdentifies 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 accuracyDemonstrates 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 functionUses Excellian (electronic medical record).Understands the storage and retrieval system.Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure.Communicates with Supervisor and teamReports problems, issues or ideas.Provides assistance, ideas and information to support the work of others.Other duties as assigned.


Job Requirements

Associate's or Vocational degree Associate degree accredited School of Diagnostic Ultrasound required orVocational or Technical Training Graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology and 2 year School of Diagnostic Ultrasound required orVocational or Technical Training Graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology and ARDMS registered or registry eligible. requiredLess than 2 years Diagnostic Sonography experience requiredCertified Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required registered in abdomen, and/or OB/GYN, registry eligible upon hire orCertified Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required registry eligible, registered within 6 months of hire andRegistered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required registered RVT upon hire for AHG Clinic Locations orRegistered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required registry eligible, registered within 6 months for Hospital locationsBLS 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

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