Sonographer

Sonographer - Full Time

Location:

100 bed Trauma 3 Hospital, Alexandria, MN (Osakis, MN ZIP 56360)

Schedule/

Shifts:

Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Dayshift

Pay: $75 – $85 per hour, up to $3,060 per week (13‑week temporary assignment)

• Locally owned and operated business
• Opportunity to work at different locations and diverse clinic settings
• Free education courses
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• PTO accrual based on hours worked

• Perform clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations including general, vascular and OB/Gyn for the ED and any STAT in‑patient requests.
• For OB experience, sonographer must be comfortable with 1st trimester OB, biophysical profiles, AFI, cord Doppler, and growth checks. No OB surveys or Level 2 exams required.
• Review the requisition for examination to understand procedure requested, clinical history, patient condition or special requirements, and use cognitive sonographic skills to execute procedures as appropriate.
• Use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to differentiate between normal and pathologic findings, and initiate additional ultrasound imaging procedures to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
• Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to the physician.
• Maintain a positive attitude and working relationships with the radiology team, follow physician instructions precisely, and accurately maintain patient records within the Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Maintain a clean work area, promote safety habits for patients and co‑workers, and keep ultrasound equipment in good working order, clean and disinfect after each use, and maintain adequate supplies.
• Complete exam billing and help supervisor gain support for unit goals and plans.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of 5 years performing sonography including general, vascular and OB/Gyn.
• Previous travel experience is preferred.
• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
• Active certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is preferred.
• Advanced registry in vascular, abdomen, OB and breast imaging is preferred.
• Experience with Canon i800 equipment.

Interim Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each Interim Healthcare location is independently owned and operated.