Ultrasound Technologist - Casual

Position Summary

The Ultrasound Technologist successfully meets the needs of patients and families by delivering excellent patient care, performing a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures in a compassionate and safe manner. Utilizes ultrasound equipment and manipulates technical controls to attain quality diagnostic images and performs procedures in accordance with established practices. Contributes to a positive and collaborative work environment and maintains adequate records by reviewing physician orders for accuracy and completing all post exam activities associated with patient's exam.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare patient for Imaging exams by reviewing provider orders and notes, confirming correct exam to be performed, accurately assessing patient's needs, positioning patient appropriately for exam and providing patient education

Maintain accurate patient records by completing correct and timely entries in all electronic health systems (i.e. HIS/RIS, PHA, PACS) and department specific programs

Practice accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work in a calm manner. Anticipates work to be done and seeks to assist others, maximizing productivity in both patient care and non-patient care departmental tasks

Stay current in the field by enhancing personal professional skills and knowledge through CEUs, self-study, research and dialogue, ensuring competency in all assigned exams and ability to easily float to assigned areas Selection Criteria:

RDMS - ARDMS registration in Abdomen or OB/GYN or ARDMS Registry eligible and completion within 6 months of hire

RVT - ARDMS registration in Vascular or RVS - ARRT registration in vascular or completion of RVT/RVS within one year of hire

Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification (or obtained within six months of hire, company paid) Schedule:

Varying Days/Shifts as available

Weekday Shifts Available: 6:30am-5:00pm, 7:00am-5:30pm, 8:30am-7:00pm

Requires two call weeknights per month and one call weekend every 7 weeks.

Must be able to report within 45 minutes of call Benefits:

Competitive Wages Based on Experience, $41.86-$59.09 per hour (experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended)

Shift Differential Pay: Evenings: $1.65, Nights: $2.00

Pension Plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match

Free On-site Parking

Other benefits include our Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of savings opportunities, including cafeteria, pharmacy, and scrubs discount.

Northfield Hospital + Clinics has a 100+ year history of providing exceptional care for our patients along with a positive work environment for our 800+ employees. We are an integrated, independent, health care system providing a full spectrum of services with our Hospital in Northfield, MN and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon. Urgent Care locations in Northfield and Lakeville.