Sonographer | Clinic at Abarca Health

Worthington, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Requirements

  • Associate's Degree in Sonography or Associates or certificate of completion from an accredited School of Radiology
  • RDMS (OB/GYN) - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 1 Year
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Ability to perform Level 2 Anatomy scans, Biophysicals, Dating and viability scans, BPPs, and follow up scans (nearly 90% OB exams)
  • Good understanding of basic Thyroid, Abdominal, Renal, etc. scans
  • Preferred: 1-3 years of additional ultrasound experience/training in OB/GYN

Responsibilities

  • Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians
  • Explains procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results
  • Positions patients and selects appropriate transducer depending upon depth of field, organ to be identified, etc
  • Conducts scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment, moves scanner over specified body areas, adjusts equipment to focus
  • Makes hard copy images as directed and documents tests
  • Assists physician in procedures such as amniocentesis, etc
  • Participates in the quality assessment and improvement plan, assuming responsibility for specific quality control duties
  • Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation
  • Assists physicians and enters data into report system
  • Monitors inventory of supplies, orders and expired items, and notifies appropriate individual when stock is low

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UltrasoundSonographyOB/GYN UltrasoundLevel 2 Anatomy ScanBiophysical ProfileDating ScanViability ScanThyroid UltrasoundAbdominal UltrasoundRenal Ultrasound

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for the Sonographer position?

The pay range is $30.75 - $46.25, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Is there a sign-on bonus for this role?

This position may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus paid out over 24 months.

Where is the Sonographer position located?

The position is located at Avera Medical Group Worthington.

What ultrasound skills are required for this Sonographer role?

The role requires performing nearly 90% OB exams including Level 2 Anatomy scans, Biophysicals, Dating and viability scans, BPPs, and follow up scans, plus a good understanding of basic Thyroid, Abdominal, and Renal exams.

What benefits are offered for this Sonographer position?

Benefits include great wages, excellent health and dental coverage, paid time off, generous retirement, potential $10,000 sign-on bonus over 24 months, and eligibility for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program with up to $10,000 assistance.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
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HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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