Sonographer - Full-time

                                        *This position may be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus*

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Award Winning Health Care:  Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera St. Luke's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital  

Avera Named to Forbes' Best-in-State Employers List

Avera St. Luke’s Hospital is looking for a Sonographer to join our Team

This position may be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus 

Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1
• Options for Free Health Insurance
• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money.
•  Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their education in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.
• Job Summary
• The Sonographer is accountable for performing a variety of technical and diagnostic procedures in Ultrasound as assigned.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations of the ultrasound department, to include the ultrasound operations at the Breast Center.
• Participate in process improvement projects as designated by administration or director, such as patient satisfaction or other quality improvement projects.
• Ensure policies, standard protocols, and procedures are followed and maintained. 
• Participates in the instruction of students and other staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status.  Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate’s degree is required.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, or accredited ultrasound school, or equivalent specialty. Must have passed the ARDMS, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer's board exam.

• A minimum of one year experience in general ultrasound and vascular procedures is preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in ultrasound or advanced certification in Ultrasound by ARDMS or equivalent.

Work Schedule

• Day shift; 80 hours 2 weeks
  • Every 4th holiday
  • Call time once a week and every 4th-5th weekend

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. The actual hourly rate is dependent upon experience.

• $30.25-45.75 per hour

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