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Avera Health·Omaha, Nebraska
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 71 posted allied health roles in Omaha, Nebraska rates. This role sits in the 43rd percentile.
Pay for this role is about 5% below the Omaha, Nebraska median for allied health roles.
The sonographer is responsible for performing ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians and assisting with clinical tasks like amniocentesis. They also maintain equipment, document test results, and participate in quality control and staff training.
Responsible for performing ultrasonic diagnostic procedures for patients as ordered according to established standards and practices.
What you will do
Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians.
Explains procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
Positions patients.
Selects appropriate transducer, depending upon depth of field, organ to be identified, etc.
Conducts scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment.
Moves scanner over specified body areas, adjusts equipment to focus.
Makes hard copy images as directed; documents tests.
Assists physician in such procedures as amniocentesis, etc.
Participates in the quality assessment and improvement plan, assuming responsibility for specific quality control duties.
Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation.
Assists physicians and enters data into report system.
Monitors inventory of supplies, orders and expired items and notify appropriate individual when stock is low.
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree in Sonography or a certificate from an accredited School of Radiology. Additionally, the role requires obtaining RDMS (OB/GYN) certification within one year of hire.
Sonographer | Clinic OB/GYN | PRN · $31 - $46/hr
Associate's Degree in Sonography or Associates or certificate of completion from an accredited School of Radiology. RDMS (OB/GYN) - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 1 Year
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 1-3 years of additional ultrasound experience/training in OB/GYN
Expectations and Standards
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Market context
In Nebraska, allied health ultrasound roles are typically driven by steady demand in hospitals, outpatient imaging, and specialty clinics. These positions are competitive because employers often look for accredited training, ARRT or ARDMS certification, Nebraska licensure, current BLS, and prior high-volume experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification and licensure details before applying.