Job description

Sonographer, Casual, Anoka

Riverway Clinic has an exciting opportunity for a casual Sonographer to work in the Ultrasound Department at our Anoka Clinic. Availability needed for Wednesday and vacation coverage. Excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. (04/04/2023)

Riverway Clinics are located in the north metro suburbs offering a small-town atmosphere and are part of the HealthPartners family of care. Within the family of care, you’ll find a culture where we live our values of excellence, compassion, integrity, and partnership. By working together, we will improve health and well-being, create exceptional experiences for those we serve and make care and coverage more affordable. We seek colleagues who wish to help advance diversity, equity and inclusion and foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, included, and value.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Performs all duties necessary in providing high quality ultrasound exams. Ensure high quality patient care while working cooperatively with physicians and co-workers. Excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Required

• Credentialing by one of the following Credentialing bodies: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), or Registry eligible graduate of a CAAHEP accredited ultrasound program to attain appropriate credentialing of specialty within one year from graduation.
• Must be credentialed in Abdomen (RDMS or RT(S)) and Vascular (RVT or RVS)

Preferred:

• Experience in specific ultrasound area, e.g., OB/GYN, echocardiography, General Ultrasound and knowledge of relative anatomy.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• People: Teamwork
• Handles patient’s questions, concern regarding procedures.
• Participates actively in self-development and educational activities.
• Identifies and works to resolve problems with other departments and individuals in a constructive manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess and problem solve, appropriately seeking assistance from members of the Riverway team. Focuses on solving the problem, not blaming.
• Places team goals above own interests.
• Shares information and job knowledge with other members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates flexibility in performing additional responsibilities to contribute to the improvements in patient acre and the functioning of the care unit and other support services.
• Provides support to professional and technical staff.
• Health: Data and Quality
• Confirms patient information (proper patient identification and correct exam ordered on patient) on control sheet/exam request.
• Selects proper technical factors and operates equipment in a safe, effective manner, ensuring established protocol for quality control.
• Documents and processes reports, organizes VCR tapes/films, reviews finished exams for completeness, assists Sonologist/Radiologist with viewing and report exams.
• Keeps accurate records and statistics of all exams for Quality Control and patient outcomes.
• Ensures an organized, safe and professional environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy. Uses independent judgment of exam comprehensives.
• Is informed and knowledgeable regarding new technology. Implements new technology in department.
• Follows strict OSHA standards.
• Contacts patients and referring providers, as needed, e.g. results, follow-up, etc.
• Demonstrates clinical competence in using correct processes to provide care to patients and their families.
• Implements established Riverway policies and procedures.
• Documents patient information accurately and completely and keeps records regarding clinical practice.
• Makes appropriate referrals.
• Uses interdisciplinary resources to enhance own decision-making.
• Uses appropriate systems, automated or manual, to obtain patient information and schedule appointments.
• Engages in ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of teaching in terms of understanding and application.
• Participates in patient care conferences, in-services and educational programs at Riverway, HealthPartners, hospital and community.
• Develops new opportunities, tools, and methods of teaching.
• Maintains ARDMS Registration by completing required continuing education.
• Delegates appropriately and remains accountable for safe delivery of that delegated care.
• Assists with the updating of current, and development of new procedures as appropriate.
• Serves as a catalyst for improving standards of practice.
• Participates in and utilizes research appropriate to clinical setting to improve patient care.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position. Manual dexterity required. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently. Some lifting may be required. May need to travel from one clinic to another.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bio-hazardous wastes and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS: which may be representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work:

Telephones, computers, ultrasound equipment, quality control devices and other equipment related to clinic ultrasound/radiology setting.

This description is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Schedule: Daytime hours need for Wednesday, and vacation coverage.

Job Type: Contract

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic

Medical specialties:

• Radiology

Schedule:

• Day shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person

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