Job Posting for Diagnostic Sonographer at Allina Health
Number of Job Openings Available:
1
Date Posted:
March 08, 2023
Department:
62089900 Allina Health Group Forest Lake
Shift:
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union
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:
Rotating shifts Monday through Friday to meet the needs of the clinic.
Job Description:
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.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Associate's or Vocational degree Associate degree accredited School of Diagnostic Ultrasound required or
Vocational or Technical Training Graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology and 2 year School of Diagnostic Ultrasound required or
Vocational or Technical Training Graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology and ARDMS registered or registry eligible. required
Less than 2 Years Diagnostic Sonography experience required
Certified Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required registered in abdomen, and/or OB/GYN, registry eligible upon hire or
Certified Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required registry eligible, registered within 6 months of hire and
Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required registered RVT upon hire for AHG Clinic Locations or
Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required registry eligible, registered within 6 months for Hospital locations
BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire
AIUM certification required.
Leadership Capabilities
See the Big Picture: Know where we are going as an organization. Use sound judgement and critical thinking to make good decisions that support our mission.
I know where Allina is going and how my role fits into this picture
I capture important lessons and share them to foster innovation
I am good at anticipating the implications of my decisions
I understand and apply the disciplines of continuous improvement
Inspire Greatness: Inspire others by connecting their purpose to the broader mission. Lead others through change and celebrate success.
I help my team connect to the broader mission
I see and fulfill my role in motivating the team around me
I celebrate success and help my partners see what is possible with change
I call out and address unexpected roadblocks or problems
Foster Learning and Growth: Role model growth, ongoing development and self-care. Empower, coach and encourage others to be at their best selves.
I role-model self-care and ongoing development
I share my knowledge and coach others to foster growth and success
I demonstrate enthusiasm for learning
I candidly advocate for the resources I need
I support my colleagues in their development and growth
Deliver Excellence: Set and align clear goals, measure results, and continually improve safety, quality, experience, and innovation.
I take ownership of outcomes and fulfillment of goals
I facilitate adjustments to assure positive results
I work with a sense of urgency, concern and determination
I use well-grounded approaches to create sustainable solutions repeatedly
I engage and foster improvements to impact safety, quality, and efficiency
Succeed Together:Connect with others authentically. Recognize the value of each individual and seek diverse points of view. Collaborate to succeed together.
I consider how decisions might impact my colleagues
I am generous in my commitment to supporting the needs of my partners
I respect others' opinions, praise good work and encourage all team members to be involved
I seek common ground and work to create mutually beneficial outcomes
Functional Competencies
Communication Skills: Able to communicate well in straight-forward situations.
Collaboration: Develops partnerships with internal team members.
Company Knowledge: Understands how his/her role relates to others on the team and the role of the team.
Functional Knowledge: Thorough understanding of his/her discipline and a rudimentary understanding of other disciplines.
Problem Solving: Uses common sense to solve routine issues.
Physical Demands Medium Work*: Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently
Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.
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