Diagnostic Sonographer

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

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
• 2 year School of Diagnostic Ultrasound or Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology
• ARDMS registered or registry eligible
• 0 to 2 years of diagnostic Sonography experience

Licenses/Certifications

• FOR ALL SONOGRAPHY POSITIONS: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Required upon hire
• Must be registered in one of the following: Abdomen (AB) Breast (BR) Fetal Echocardiography (FE) OB/GYN Pediatric Sonography (PS)
• AHG Clinic Locations and St. Francis Regional Medical Center you must be Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) upon hire
• All hospital locations require Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) within 6 months (Not required for High-Risk Perinatal, or Piper Breast Centers)
• Additionally for Piper Breast Centers: Piper Breast Center locations require registration in Breast (BR) upon hire or within one year of hire
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below

Physical Demands

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

Pay Range

Pay Range: $40.08 to $54.93 per hour

Benefits Summary

Benefits Include Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program