Ultrasound Technologist - Casual

Fairview is hiring an Ultrasound Technologist to join our ultrasound department at our M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital location in Burnsville, MN.

Schedule: This position will work as a casual - your schedule will be based on the department need. 

About Fairview

Fairview is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management services.

Apply today to join our 34,000 employees and 5,000 system providers working to build last relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other!

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

• Performs examinations with technical accuracy and in a timely manner
• Verifies patient identification and documentation
• Reviews physician order prior to exam or procedure
• Communicates pertinent information to the appropriate healthcare professional
• Achieves quality diagnostic images through correct patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocol
• Communicates with and educates patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of exam
• Recognizes structures visualized and understands their significance
• Accurately produces and records measurements according to protocols
• Accurately conveys initial findings and clinical data to radiologists
• Participates in creating a culture of patient safety
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness for facility

Ensures patient data integrity

• Accurately completes computer functions, edits, scheduling, billing, and status changes in a timely fashion
• Performs accurate image identification, record preparation, and digital image manipulation and archiving
• Assembles similar relevant exams and reports
• Documents initial and ongoing data, interventions, responses/results, or interventions consistent with established policies/procedures/guidelines

Participates as an active team member

• Orients and mentors’ new employees and students
• Participates in department/facility process/quality improvement initiatives
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for position
• Cleans and maintains rooms and supplies
• Accepts unique customer service expectations in Imaging

Correctly operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines and according to manufacturers’ Information for Use

Required:

Education at a level to be ARDMS registry eligible, including successful completion of sonography clinical requirements

ARDMS registered in one specialty or ARRT RT (S) registered within 90 days of employment

Basic Life Support - from American Red Cross or American Heart Association and current before hire date

Additional registrations may be required for specific locations based on the site’s accreditations (for example: ACR, AIUM, IAC) and/or regulatory requirements

Preferred:

Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program

ARDMS registered in multiple specialties

Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.