Ultrasound Technologist - Casual

About Lakewood Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here oss the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the TeamLHS Radiology is a dynamic, patient-focused team dedicated to providing high-quality imaging services that support accurate diagnosis and exceptional care. Working collaboratively with providers and departments across Lakewood Health System, the team plays a vital role in delivering timely results and advancing the organization’s mission of improving health and well-being.

Mission for Position The Ultrasound Technologist’s mission is to deliver precise, high-quality diagnostic imaging through compassionate patient care, technical excellence, and collaboration with providers to support accurate diagnosis and exceptional outcomes at Lakewood Health System.

Duties & Responsibilities Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams and procedures

Interact professionally with patients and staff

Collaborate with team members to complete tasks

Enter orders and schedule exams as needed

Process imaging and report requests

Push images to requesting facilities

Answer department phone

Apply critical thinking in a dynamic workspace

What Success Looks Like in This Role Success in this role means being an engaged and supportive team member who contributes positively to both patient care and team culture. Individuals who thrive in this position:

Step in to support teammates when needed, understanding that flexibility strengthens the team Share responsibility for exams and workflow in a fair and equitable way Communicate openly and respectfully with patients, providers, and coworkers

Approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset and a willingness to collaborate

Adapt to change and contribute ideas that improve workflows and the patient experience

Position Type This is a casual position working approximately one day every two weeks. Shift times will vary depending on staffing needs. Call and holiday rotations are not required.

Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of ultrasound (24-month course or more), or a new graduate awaiting board exam Currently registered by the ARDMS or soon to beRVT credential required within one year of hire Maintain CEUs as set by the ARDMSIdeal Candidate Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with physician staff and patients

Basic computer skills; knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint desired

Familiar with EMR systems, PACS systems, and EPIC desired

Quality of care focused

Willing to take on new challenges

Open to learning

Enjoys working as a team

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
401K Match Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year

Best-in-region employer HSA contributions

Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member’s starting wage reflects our…