What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer position at Coteau des Prairies Health Care System?
Facility: Coteau des Prairies Hospital
Location: Sisseton, SD
Address: 205 Orchard DR, Sisseton, SD
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Summary
Responsible for performing ultrasounds in a professional and diagnostic manner. Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images. Thoroughly understand the operation of the ultrasound machine and utilize new technologies. Performs a variety of ultrasound examinations. Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with patients and all organizational staff.
Maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase the level of understanding and knowledge of the sonography field. Displays empathy, compassion, and integrity.
Possesses an understanding of cross-sectional anatomy. Conducts self professionally at all times, even during moments of high stress.
Assists when necessary, with the maintenance of accreditation requirements and processes. Understands age-related protocols for various testing. Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including assisting with invasive procedures when applicable.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging or a minimum of one-year equivalent work experience is preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.
Benefits
Coteau des Prairies offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
