Sonographer | PRN at Abarca Health

Pierre, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Associate's or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
  • Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or equivalent registration upon hire
  • New graduates must obtain initial registry within 1 year of hire
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
  • Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Work effectively in a team environment
  • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA)

Responsibilities

  • Perform transthoracic echoes and vascular ultrasound exams on patients of all ages as ordered
  • Apply Holter and Event monitors
  • Perform EKGs
  • Produce accurate and efficient clinical diagnostic images as directed by providers and/or radiologists according to established standards and protocols
  • Initiate proper intervention to radiologist or referring provider when test indicates immediate attention
  • Review appropriate indications for tests ordered and contact provider for more information when needed, reporting inappropriate indications to leadership
  • Provide test data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to the reading radiologist for interpretation; make hard copy images as directed
  • Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environment, and infection control
  • Assist with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation
  • Assist with analysis, collection, and maintenance of records as required by department manager, Quality Improvement, Joint Commission, MDH, ACR standards, OSHA guidelines, or facility/law requirements
  • Assist medical records reconciliation of signed orders to performed exams through daily QC
  • Provide weekend on-call coverage: Friday 4PM - Monday 6AM

Skills

Transthoracic Echocardiography
Vascular Ultrasound
Holter Monitor
Event Monitor
EKG
Diagnostic Imaging
Ultrasound Protocols

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
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
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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