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
Department Details
This is a full-time ultrasound tech position in our Reproductive Medicine Clinic with opportunities to float to our low risk OB/GYN Dept. You would join our three highly trained and enthusiastic diagnostic medical sonographers dedicated to the world of fertility. Each of them is board certified or board eligible as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. Here at Sanford Women’s Ultrasound Diagnostic Center we have multiple state-of-the-art ultrasound rooms dedicated to performing follicular scans, saline infusion sonography, transvaginal gynecological exams, 3D ultrasound along with 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester OB scans. Staff work closely with physicians and support staff. We are proud to be accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). Position requires weekend morning rotation along with outreach opportunities.
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.
Additionally, based on the facility, some Sanford markets/facility sites may expand job responsibilities to include echocardiography.