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Sanford Health Lead Ultrasound Technologist - AF1851 - Bemidji in Bemidji, Minnesota
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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility: Bemidji Medical Center
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $33.56 - $44.20
Union Position: Yes
Job Summary
Provides guidance and work direction to ensure that daily responsibilities of staff sonographers are properly delegated. Provides leadership to ensure staff perform their job duties by adhering to protocols and practices in order to have consistency and safety in the delivery of care to patients. Provides professional, technical, and clinical expertise to staff. Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills. Initiates and coordinates quality assurance and maintains current policies and procedures.
Performs a variety of ultrasound examinations. Monitors ultrasound equipment and coordinates repairs when necessary. Performs direct patient care that ensures safe and compassionate care in an environment that is welcoming to patients and their families.
Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating clinics, referral, or commercial agencies. Provides assistance and input on budgetary issues that relate to sonography and departmental needs. Works in partnership with other healthcare professionals utilizing effective communication skills and a positive attitude, to facilitate optimum patient care.
Adhere to safety and infection control policies established by Sanford Health. Plays a major role with acquiring and maintaining of accreditation when assisting with the processes and requirements. Possesses the knowledge and ability to observe, evaluate, and participate in the educational processes of the sonography and radiologic technology students when appropriate. Precepts and orientates new employees. Supervises and train students and medical sonographers as needed.
Qualifications
Must have completed an educational program in ultrasonography or equivalent work experience.
Prior experience as a sonographer is preferred.
Must be registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. If not registered, must obtain registry
within two years of hire. Employees working in mobile unit must have valid drivers license and a good driving record.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0156184
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No