Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

September 27, 2024

Department:

34006104 Ultrasound

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8/12 combo shift

Hours Per Week:

28

Union Contract:

ADIT-2-United Residual Workers

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• .7 FTE (56 hours every two weeks)
• 8 and 12-hour, day /evening shifts
• Call and holiday rotation per department protocol
• Union represented position

Job Description:

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.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree from an accredited School of Diagnostic Ultrasound or
• Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology and 2 year School of Diagnostic Ultrasound or
• Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology and ARDMS registered or registry eligible
• 0 to 2 years Diagnostic Sonography experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Must meet at least one of the following:
• Certified Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Required registered in abdomen, and/or OB/GYN High Risk Perinatal, registry eligible upon hire
• Certified Ultrasound Technologist – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography registered in Breast upon hire required for Piper Breast Center Locations
• Certified Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Required registry eligible, registered within 6 months of hire, and either:
• Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required registered RVT upon hire for AMG Clinics
• Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required registry eligible, registered within 6 months for Hospital locations
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training within 60 days of hire

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently