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The Ultrasound Technologist performs general or vascular ultrasound exams while ensuring patient safety and comfort. They are responsible for reviewing exams on the PACS system, completing necessary paperwork, and maintaining the cleanliness of the equipment and exam rooms.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or a Registered Vascular Technologist and hold a North Dakota medical imaging license. A minimum of one year of related experience is preferred, and the role requires proficiency in English.
associate degreebachelor degreePACSPatient safetyPatient positioningClinical documentationBasic life supportDiagnostic medical sonographyMedical imagingVascular ultrasound
Job description
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location
Altru Clinic 1300 S. Columbia Rd.
Grand
Forks,
ND 58201
Pay
Range: $33.80 - $50.69
Summary:
Educational
Sponsorship
Program: Altru encourages and supports the continuing growth and development of its current and future employees by offering educational financial assistance. The educational sponsorship incentive program is intended to cover all or a portion of the per semester cost of tuition, program and management fees while pursuing a degree required for a qualified future role at Altru.
Program
Eligibility:
Must maintain full time enrollment at an accredited regional academic partner and complete program within expected academic guidelines, i.e., associates, 2 years, bachelor’s, 4 years
Recipients must provide proof of on-going full-time enrollment within degree program, i.e., transcript and must maintain at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA to continue to qualify for the educational sponsorship.
For programs which clinical rotations are required, student will be expected to complete clinical rotation at Altru
Current employees must maintain at least casual employment status while enrolled and pursuing a qualified degree
If a current employee, must be in good standing at the time of application
Employment
Commitment: Employee recipients/student recipients receiving organizational funds through the educational sponsorship program are required upon completion of degree, to commit to remaining a full-time employee of
Altru based on the following:
Education related expenses up to $25,000: two (2) year employment commitment
Education related expenses exceeding $25,000: three (3) year employment commitment This sponsorship can be used in conjunction with other financial aid. Those employees/students currently enrolled in an accredited academic program are eligible to apply for an education sponsorship for the remainder of the academic degree program, however, tuition and fees paid prior to acceptance into the sponsorship program are not eligible for retroactive payment of past tuition and related expenses.
How to
Apply for
Educational
Sponsorship: Interested employees/candidates can apply through this posting and proceed through the recruitment selection process. It is necessary to begin this process early as the completed application must be received by Human Resources at least 30 calendar days prior to commencement of educational program. Selected employee/candidate must agree to and sign Educational Sponsorship Agreement. ______________________________________________________________________________ The Ultrasound Technologist assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and collects pertinent information. This position reviews exams on Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), checking for quality and completeness, and completes paperwork and distributes exams for interpretation. The Ultrasound Technologist efficiently performs all tasks within their designated room and demonstrates regard for patient's safety and comfort.
Essential
Job
Functions: Performs general or vascular ultrasound exams. Assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam procedure and collects pertinent information prior to the ultrasound procedure. Reviews exams on Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), checking for quality and completeness. Completes proper paperwork and distributes exams for interpretation. Efficiently performs all tasks within their designated room, including cleaning and stocking their room, cleaning the machine and filter, and deleting exams off the machine daily. Demonstrates regard for patients’ safety and comfort during transportation, immobilization and positioning of patient. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certification
Sonographer | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Sonographer | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Within 24 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Within 24 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date |
Learning
Management
System
Notes: Must be a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Temporary
ND license accepted prior to start
Work
Experience:
Preferred:
A minimum of 1 year
Related
Experience
Language
Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical
Demands :
Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
Crawl: Not Applicable
Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
See: Continuously (67-100%)
Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
Weight
Demands:
Lift
Floor to
Waist
Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Slide/Transfer:
Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working
Conditions:
Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
Outdoor: Not Applicable
Extreme
Temperature:
Not
Applicable
Driving
Requirement
Benefits
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Education assistance
401(k) retirement plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health plan
Definitions:
Professional
Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
Frequent
Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
Occasional
Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
Infrequent
Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving
Requirement for this position:
Infrequent
Driver
Reference ID: R4841 Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart. Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO) At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another. We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of a small community with a big heart. Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and Affirmative Action Plan at no charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Additionally, the following poster is available through the
Department of
Labor: Know Your Rights. Altru participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
