Sonographer - Full-time

*This position may be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus* Join the team at Avera! Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation's 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME. Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth. Avera St. Luke's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital Avera Named to Forbes' Best-in-State Employers List Avera St. Luke's Hospital is looking for a Sonographer to join our Team! This position may be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus! Position Highlights: * Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1! * Options for Free Health Insurance! * Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. * Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster. * Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their education in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility. * Job Summary * The Sonographer is accountable for performing a variety of technical and diagnostic procedures in Ultrasound as assigned. * Responsible for day-to-day operations of the ultrasound department, to include the ultrasound operations at the Breast Center. * Participate in process improvement projects as designated by administration or director, such as patient satisfaction or other quality improvement projects. * Ensure policies, standard protocols, and procedures are followed and maintained. * Participates in the instruction of students and other staff. * Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department. Education and/or Experience * Associate's degree is required. * Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, or accredited ultrasound school, or equivalent specialty. Must have passed the ARDMS, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer's board exam. * A minimum of one year experience in general ultrasound and vascular procedures is preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registration * Must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in ultrasound or advanced certification in Ultrasound by ARDMS or equivalent. Work Schedule * Day shift; 80 hours 2 weeks * Every 4 th holiday * Call time once a week and every 4 th -5 th weekend Pay The hourly range for this position is listed below. The actual hourly rate is dependent upon experience. * $30.25-45.75 per hour What Makes Avera Special? Sonographer - Full-time at Avera St Luke's Hospital summary: Avera St. Luke's Hospital is seeking a full-time Sonographer responsible for performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures and managing the day-to-day operations of the ultrasound department. The position offers competitive pay, paid time off from day one, and eligibility for a substantial sign-on bonus as well as student loan repayment options. Candidates should hold an associate's degree and certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, with experience in general ultrasound preferred. Keywords: Sonographer, Ultrasound, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Healthcare, Avera St. Luke's, Medical Imaging, Patient Care, Career Growth, Sign-on Bonus