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Riverway Clinic is looking to hire a Sonographer to join our Radiology team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. Position Summary: Performs all duties necessary in providing high quality ultrasound exams. Ensure high quality patient care while working cooperatively with physicians and co-workers. Excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Position Responsibilities: * People: Teamwork * Handles patient's questions, concern regarding procedures. * Participates actively in self-development and educational activities. * Identifies and works to resolve problems with other departments and individuals in a constructive manner. * Demonstrates the ability to assess and problem solve, appropriately seeking assistance from members of the Riverway team. Focuses on solving the problem, not blaming. * Places team goals above own interests. * Shares information and job knowledge with other members of the health care team. * Demonstrates flexibility in performing additional responsibilities to contribute to the improvements in patient acre and the functioning of the care unit and other support services. * Provides support to professional and technical staff. * Health: Data and Quality * Confirms patient information (proper patient identification and correct exam ordered on patient) on control sheet/exam request. * Selects proper technical factors and operates equipment in a safe, effective manner, ensuring established protocol for quality control. * Documents and processes reports, organizes VCR tapes/films, reviews finished exams for completeness, assists Sonologist/Radiologist with viewing and report exams. * Keeps accurate records and statistics of all exams for Quality Control and patient outcomes. * Ensures an organized, safe and professional environment. * Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy. Uses independent judgment of exam comprehensives. * Is informed and knowledgeable regarding new technology. Implements new technology in department. * Follows strict OSHA standards. * Contacts patients and referring providers, as needed, e.g. results, follow-up, etc. * Demonstrates clinical competence in using correct processes to provide care to patients and their families. * Implements established Riverway policies and procedures. * Documents patient information accurately and completely and keeps records regarding clinical practice. * Makes appropriate referrals. * Uses interdisciplinary resources to enhance own decision-making. * Uses appropriate systems, automated or manual, to obtain patient information and schedule appointments. * Engages in ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of teaching in terms of understanding and application. * Participates in patient care conferences, in-services and educational programs at Riverway, HealthPartners, hospital and community. * Develops new opportunities, tools, and methods of teaching. * Maintains ARDMS Registration by completing required continuing education. * Delegates appropriately and remains accountable for safe delivery of that delegated care. * Assists with the updating of current, and development of new procedures as appropriate. * Serves as a catalyst for improving standards of practice. * Participates in and utilizes research appropriate to clinical setting to improve patient care. * Experience: Patient Service * Answers incoming calls and respond appropriately. Greets patients warmly. * Recognizes and responds to written, verbal and nonverbal communications in an appropriate and timely manner. * Greets patients with a warm welcome and completes interactions with a warm closure. * Patient Advocacy: Assures patient's rights to privacy, safety and confidentiality. * Respects, embraces and values diversity. * Provides support to patients and their families. * Serves as a role model in the enhancements of practice and professional conduct. * Demonstrates positive verbal communication and listening skills with internal and external customers. * Stewardship: Financial * Remains accountable for the efficient use of time, material and human resources. * Maintains a well-stocked and esthetic exam room to ensure and organized, safe and professional environment. * Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Work Schedule: Casual / On-Call Required Qualifications: Education/Experience: Required * Credentialing by one of the following Credentialing bodies: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), or Registry eligible graduate of a CAAHEP accredited ultrasound program to attain appropriate credentialing of specialty within one year from graduation. * Must be credentialed in Abdomen (RDMS or RT(S)) and Vascular (RVT or RVS) Preferred: * Experience in specific ultrasound area, e.g. OB/GYN, vascular, General Ultrasound and knowledge of relative anatomy. Skills and Abilities: * Organizes effectively * Establishes priorities * Understands regulations and procedures to administer patient care * Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care * Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish safe working conditions * Ability to maintain records, write reports and respond to correspondence * Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance * Maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public * Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations * Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures * Ability to communicate clearly * Ability to work quickly under pressure * Works productively as a team player Benefits: Riverway offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!