Sonographer, Ultrasound, Casual

Fairview Range is hiring a Sonographer to join our Diagnostic Imaging department in Hibbing, MN.

The Sonographer ensures the performance of quality diagnostic sonogram studies and controls the progression of procedures and patient flow through the Ultrasound Department. The Sonographer works closely with other imaging modalities to provide world-class patient care to the Iron Range.

With imaging services at Fairview Range Medical Center and the Fairview Mesaba clinics, we serve patients in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. We provide a vast array of imaging services including x-ray, CT, MRI, mammography, fluoroscopy, and pain management, as well as ultrasound and nuclear medicine.

Schedule: This position is casual, working 0-39 hours per two weeks. Flexible scheduling - Combination of 8 hour Day or Evening shifts may be options and will be discussed during the interview process to best fit the employee and department. This position does include rotating weekends on call (expect one weekend a month and rotating holiday schedule) and may also include overnight call. Options exist to pick up additional call if desired!

Benefits: Note - incentives may be available for on-call hourly and extra call-in hour opportunities!

About this unit

• 4 ultrasound exam rooms, including 1 room equipped for echo's

• Top of the line equipment including GE LOGIQ E10 machines with a wide variety of transducers, Trophon 2, and ergonomic ultrasound chairs.

• Wide variety of scans and procedures performed, including abdomen, small parts, breast, vascular, ABI's, and OB/GYN level IIs in partnership with Maternal Fetal Medicine at M Health Fairview.

• Average of 20-35 patients per day, including scheduled, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings performed via portable scanner.

• American College of Radiology Ultrasound accreditation.

• Multidisciplinary team including sonographers, echocardiographer, radiologic technologists, nuclear medicine technologists, RNs, Radiologists, and medical imaging assistants.

• Patient population served: all

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services.

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.

Keywords: sonography, ultrasound, imaging

Sonographer Job Responsibilities

• Ensure quality diagnostic sonograms, echocardiograms, and vascular studies.

• Ensure daily organization and progression of procedures and patient flow through the Ultrasound Department.

• Evaluates sonograms properly and provide Radiologist with patient histories and pertinent information as needed.

• Explains procedure to patient prior to the exam performed.

• Schedules and coordinates exams which involve other departments in an efficient manner.

• Maintains proper patient records with necessary documentation.

Sonographer Job Qualifications

• Registered or registry eligible Ultrasound ARDMS or ARRT required.

• General ultrasound experience preferred.

• Willingness to learn a wide variety of ultrasound procedures that exist in the rural healthcare setting.