Ultrasound Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: Lake Region Healthcare Corporation - FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537Position Type: 80 Hours BiweeklySalary Range: $18.18 - $23.20 HourlyJob Category: RadiologyThe Ultrasound Assistant will support medical sonographers, echocardiographers, radiologists, and other imaging professionals by facilitating efficient workflow, patient preparation, and departmental organization. This position is key to ensuring a smooth and safe imaging environment by providing both clerical and clinical support in the ultrasound department. This position cares for all ages of patients from newborn through geriatric populations; as well as inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings. The employee must be able to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Support patients throughout the ultrasound experience by greeting and preparing patients, scheduling exams, obtaining clinical history, providing clear instructions and education, assisting with mobility and positioning, maintaining privacy and comfort, and responding appropriately to patient needs or emergencies.
Support efficient ultrasound department operations by assisting sonographers and radiologists with procedures and equipment, preparing and maintaining exam rooms, managing patient flow and supplies, completing necessary documentation and image transfers, answering department calls, following infection control and regulatory standards, and collaborating with the healthcare team to provide safe, compassionate patient care.

Hours/Shifts
80 hours biweekly, day shifts, Monday to Friday.

Compensation
Hourly Wage Range: $18.18 - $23.20. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Benefit Offerings
Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.
 

EEOC
Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
QualificationsRequired

High school diploma or equivalent required
Must have current CPR certification or must be obtained within 6 months of hire date
Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process
Must be able to attend the work site as scheduled

Preferred

Experience in a radiology, hospital, or outpatient clinical setting
Familiarity with imaging procedures

Skills and Competencies

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Basic computer skills
Ability to handle physical demands such as standing for long periods and assisting in patient transfers