Job Description
Facility: Medical Building 3
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $30.50 - $41.50
Pay Info: Enhanced sign on bonus!
Department Details
This is a full-time ultrasound tech position. You would join our highly trained and dedicated diagnostic medical sonographers. Each of them is board certified or board eligible as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. Here at Sanford Women’s Ultrasound Diagnostic Center we have eight state-of-the-art ultrasound rooms for routine and advanced prenatal diagnostic and interventional procedures. Staff work closely with Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians and other support staff. We are proud to be accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). This position involves rotation on outreaches and some weekend hours.
Job Summary
Responsible for performing ultrasounds in a professional and diagnostic manner. Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images. Thoroughly understand the operation of the ultrasound machine and utilize new technologies. Performs a variety of ultrasound examinations. Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with patients and all organizational staff.
Maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase the level of understanding and knowledge of the sonography field. Displays empathy, compassion, and integrity.
Possesses an understanding of cross-sectional anatomy. Conducts self professionally at all times, even during moments of high stress.
Assists when necessary with the maintenance of accreditation requirements and processes. Understands age-related protocols for various testing. Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures when applicable.
Supervises and train students and medical sonographers as needed. Reports and calls in-service requests on equipment when needed.