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and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage.Primary LocationRapid City, SD USA
DepartmentRCH MIS Ultrasound
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Starting Pay Rate Range$38.23 - $47.79
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
Job SummaryThe Ultrasound (US) Technical Specialist serves as a clinical resource for the US department while promoting consistent, high-quality patient care across all ultrasound specialties. This role supports protocol development, education, quality initiatives, High-Level Disinfection (HLD) oversight, Joint Commission compliance, equipment and workflow improvements, and appropriate exam selection while collaborating with providers, leadership, and all healthcare teams. Performs all essential functions of a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer while supporting the continued growth and standardization of the ultrasound department.
Job Description
Essential Functions:- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, image optimization, quality assurance, and departmental protocols. Maintains clinical competency across all ultrasound specialties, including but not limited to abdominal, small parts, vascular, OB/GYN, pediatric, procedural and surgical imaging.
- Develops, reviews, updates, and standardize ultrasound protocols in collaboration with radiologists, providers, application specialists, and leadership to promote consistent patient care across the ultrasound department.
- Act as a clinical resource for sonographers, providers and other healthcare teams by providing guidance on protocols, equipment, and safe patient care practices.
- Prioritizes patients and workflow while demonstrating independent clinical judgment, organization, and efficiency.
- Oversees the department's High-Level Disinfection (HLD) systems, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, manufacturer, infection prevention, and organizational standards. Oversees quality monitoring, documentation, auditing, staff education, and implementation of corrective processes when necessary.
- Applies knowledge of CPT coding, exam selection and billing practices.
- Proficient in departmental computer systems including PACS, EPIC, RealRad, WebForms, and downtime procedures.
- Participates in the evaluation, implementation, optimization, troubleshooting, and maintenance of ultrasound equipment, transducers, software, and workflows. Assists with introducing new equipment, upgrades, and clinical applications.
- Coordinates orientation, onboarding, annual competencies, continuing education, and training for new hires, students, travelers, and existing staff. Promotes a positive learning environment that supports professional growth.
- Flexibility to provide clinical and educational coverage across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, procedural and outreach settings based on departmental needs.
- Commitment to patient satisfaction, quality outcomes, safety, and professionalism in all aspects of patient care.
- All other duties as assigned.
Additional RequirementsRequired:
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
Preferred:
Education - Associates Related Field
Experience - 1+ years of Sonographer Experience; 1+ years of Staff Technologist Experience
**Policy Number: MIS-7040-115 - Caregivers must be BLS certified upon employment or within their 90-day probation period.
Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Physical Requirements: Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.
Job CategoryDiagnostics
Job FamilyTechnical Radiology
ShiftRequires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
Employee TypeRegular
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