Sonographer - Maternal Fetal

5d5 days ago

Avera Health

US · Part-time · $63,960 – $96,150

About this role

Responsible for performing ultrasonic diagnostic procedures for patients as ordered according to established standards and practices. Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians and explains procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results. Positions patients, selects appropriate transducer depending upon depth of field and organ to be identified. Conducts scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment and documents tests.

Assists physicians in procedures such as amniocentesis and enters data into report system. Participates in the quality assessment and improvement plan, assuming responsibility for specific quality control duties. Assists with staff and student on-the-job training and orientation.

Monitors inventory of supplies, orders and expired items, notifying appropriate individual when stock is low. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a team environment.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Sonography or Associates or certificate of completion from an accredited School of Radiology
RDMS (OB/GYN) - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 1 Year
1-3 years of additional ultrasound experience/training in OB/GYN (preferred)
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Ability to work the hours specified

Responsibilities

Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians and explains procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results
Positions patients, selects appropriate transducer depending upon depth of field and organ to be identified, conducts scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment
Makes hard copy images as directed and documents tests
Assists physician in procedures such as amniocentesis
Participates in the quality assessment and improvement plan, assuming responsibility for specific quality control duties
Assists with staff and student on-the-job training and orientation
Assists physicians and enters data into report system
Monitors inventory of supplies, orders and expired items and notifies appropriate individual when stock is low

Benefits

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion
Work where you matter
Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship
Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)