Sonographer

Company: Avera Health
Location: Aberdeen
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Location:Avera St Luke's HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$32.25 - $48.50Position HighlightsAvera St. Luke's Hospital is looking for a Sonographer to join our Team!*This position may be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus!*

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money.
• Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their education in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.
• Avera St. Luke's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital
• Avera Named to Forbes' Best-in-State Employers ListHours: Day shift; Every 4th weekend; Call time once a week and every 4th or 5th weekend
  You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
  A Brief Overview
  
  Responsible for performing transthoracic echoes and vascular ultrasound exams, apply Holter and Event monitors, and perform EKGs on patients of all ages as ordered.
  
  What you will do
  
  
  • Produces accurate and efficient clinical diagnostic images as directed by providers and/or radiologists according to established standards and protocols.
  • Initiates proper intervention to radiologist or referring provider when test indicates immediate attention.
  • Reviews appropriate indications for tests ordered and contacts provider for more information when needed, reporting inappropriate indications to leadership.
  • Provides test data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to the reading radiologist for interpretation. Makes hard copy images as directed.
  • Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, and environment and infection control.
  • Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation.
  • Assists with analysis, collection and maintenance of records as required by department manager, Quality Improvement, Joint Commission, MDH, ACR standards, OSHA guidelines or as may be required by the facility or law.
  • Assists medical records reconciliation of signed orders to performed exams through daily QC.Essential Qualifications
    
    The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
    
    Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
    
    
    • Associate's or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; six months to one year related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) or equivalent registration Upon Hire
    • Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) New Graduates must have initial registry within 1 year of hire within 1 Year Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
      
      
      • Vascular experience recommended Expectations and Standards
        
        
        • Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
        • Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
        • Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
        • Maintain confidentiality.
        • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
        • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
          • PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
          • Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
          • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
          • Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to .

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