Sonographer - Full-time

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  • Avera St Luke's Hospital
Job Summary
Location
Westport ,SD 57481
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
20 Dec 2024
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Sonographer - Full-time at Avera St Luke's Hospital summary:

The Sonographer at Avera is responsible for performing various technical and diagnostic procedures in Ultrasound, managing day-to-day operations of the ultrasound department, and participating in quality improvement projects. This position offers competitive pay, benefits including a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for career advancement within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates possess an associate’s degree, certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, and experience in ultrasound procedures.

                                        *This position may be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus*

Join the team at Avera!

Award Winning Health Care:  Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera St. Luke's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital  

 

Avera Named to Forbes' Best-in-State Employers List

 

Avera 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! 

Position Highlights:

  • 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.
  • Job Summary
  • The Sonographer is accountable for performing a variety of technical and diagnostic procedures in Ultrasound as assigned.
  • Responsible for day-to-day operations of the ultrasound department, to include the ultrasound operations at the Breast Center.
  • Participate in process improvement projects as designated by administration or director, such as patient satisfaction or other quality improvement projects.
  • Ensure policies, standard protocols, and procedures are followed and maintained. 
  • Participates in the instruction of students and other staff.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status.  Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.

Education and/or Experience

  • Associate’s degree is required.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, or accredited ultrasound school, or equivalent specialty. Must have passed the ARDMS, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer's board exam.
  • A minimum of one year experience in general ultrasound and vascular procedures is preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

  • Must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in ultrasound or advanced certification in Ultrasound by ARDMS or equivalent.

Work Schedule

  • Day shift; 80 hours 2 weeks
    • Every 4th holiday
    • Call time once a week and every 4th-5th weekend

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. The actual hourly rate is dependent upon experience.

  • $30.25-45.75 per hour

 

What Makes Avera Special?


Keywords:

Sonographer, Ultrasound, Healthcare, Diagnostic Procedures, Patient Care, Healthcare Careers, Medical Imaging, Avera, Radiologic Technology, Vascular Procedures

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