Northern Light Mayo Hospital
Department: Cardiology Diagnostics
Position is located: Mayo Hospital
Work Type: PRN
Hours Per Week: Variable
Work Schedule: Variable
Summary:
Provides patient services using imaging modalities as prescribed by a physician. Performs radiographic sonography, and other related imaging procedures, producing images for interpretation by a Radiologist. Applies principles of radiation protection. Evaluates radiographs for technical quality. Exercises professional judgement in the performance of procedures. Provides patient care essential to radiographic procedures. Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates basic life support procedures. Lead duties include overseeing all training of sonographers, staff schedules, updating protocols, First reports and resolutions, and consistently reviews exams for Quality Assurance.
Responsibilities:
- Able to work closely with radiologist, and follow instructions.
- Able to perform all QC duties.
- Knowledge of all probes.
- Able to work independently.
- Able to perform all exams in a timely and efficient manner.
- Able to identify anatomy and relate information to the radiologist.
- Ensures all charges are properly recorded and processed through the departmental logging system.
- Works together to increase patient volume.
- Willing to extend hours to increase volumes.
- Works in add-on exams willingly.
Other Information:
Competencies and Skills
- Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
- Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
- Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
- Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
- Required Bachelor's Degree
Working Conditions
- Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.