Sonographer

Current Employees

• If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage. Primary Location Spearfish, SD USA Department SPH MIS Ultrasound Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Starting Pay Rate Range $34.42 - $43.03 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.) Job Summary *
• Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus for Qualified Candidates *
• It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Sonographer at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day. As a Sonographer, will perform ultrasound examinations on patients of all ages utilizing a variety of technical aspects that require judgement, ingenuity, and initiative in applying sonographic principles to obtain diagnostic images. Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions.
• Some of those benefits can include: *Supportive work culture *Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage *Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account *Instant pay is available for qualifying positions *Paid Time Off Accrual Bank *Opportunities for growth and advancement *Tuition assistance/reimbursement *Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions *Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions: Able to consistently determine and present high quality exams to the radiologists. Applies sonographic sectional anatomy knowledge to assess for disease processes or other pathology and displays images using proper ultrasound scanning techniques. Competently works within required computer programs (i.e. PACs, RIS, Vrad) as well as manual downtime processes. Consistently demonstrates a thorough knowledge of patient positioning, quality control and quality assurance, specialized techniques, and demonstrates the ability to plan own work. Assists the physician in performing procedures. Performs all ultrasound examinations in a competent and professional manner. Consistently performs clinically proficient sonographic procedures using principles of ultrasound physics and human anatomy and physiology. Develops and maintains teamwork. Demonstrates willingness to learn new procedures and accepts additional responsibilities. Is on time and prepared to work scheduled hours. Reviews patients condition, history, and physicians order; consults radiologist with any questions. Determines area and method of scanning; properly positions the patient. Routinely prepares the patient and the equipment for the upcoming procedure. Educates the patient and/ or family regarding the procedure to be performed. Provides professional age-specific interaction with patients. Adheres to the standards outlined in the Monument Health Standards of Performance. All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Required: Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent: General Studies Graduate - Radiology Program with additional ultrasound training or Sonography program Certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer; ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Within 6 months of hire or transfer or ARRT with Advanced Ultrasound Certification - Within 6 months of hire or transfer Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.