Ultrasound Technician – Minneapolis, MN

Planned Parenthood North Central States

Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Ultrasound Technician – Minneapolis, MN

Pay: The anticipated salary range for this position is $30-$40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant work experience, the skills required for the role, internal equity, market competitiveness, and budget considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive pay for all employees

Clinic hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9am-5pm.

Location: 1200 Lagoon Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Job type: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.

Questions? Contact Jobs@ppncs.org.

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Health Center Manager, the Ultrasound Technician performs a wide variety of functions. Ultrasound Technician provides compassionate, confidential, and quality ultrasound medical care, as well as excellent customer service. Ultrasound Technicians are advocates in implementing our mission of “Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all.”  They may perform other related duties to support health center operations as assigned.

Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
• Free, virtual primary care for all employees enrolled in a medical plan:
  • NICE HEALTHCARE. A free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations). Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications and more!
  • HealthiestYou – Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare’s network.
• Proximal Health – Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continued Education Reimbursement: up to $500 per year & 2 paid CEU days.
• Flex Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
• 8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
• 8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
• 403(b) retirement fund
• 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Earned Extended Leave
• Free subscription to Headspace App
• Time off to vote
• Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more.

We also offer:

• Start date flexibility.
• Comprehensive paid training for all health services positions & flexibility with hours per week during training. Training includes classroom, mock clinic, and shadowing shifts.
• Shift differentials:
  • $1.50/hour (weekend), $3.00/hour (evening), $4.00/hour (float/travel), $2.00/hour (Bilingual)
• Travel reimbursement.
• Schedules created & sent out 6 weeks in advance.
• Option of picking up additional shifts, including at other locations other than your “home” clinic.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate for healthcare providers
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), or graduate of an Ultrasound Technologist program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Perform ultrasound medical services in accordance with Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) Medical Standards and Guidelines (MS&G)
• Perform transvaginal and abdominal ultrasound for gestational age dating, abortion follow-up, and Intrauterine Contraceptives (IUC) localization
• Maintain clear and accurate medical records, utilizing the electronic health record system
• Assist in the maintenance of facility for cleanliness, appropriate instruments, and optimum supply levels
• Assist maintaining ultrasound equipment for proper functioning in accordance with the policies and standards of PPNCS and regulatory agencies
• Participate in the quality assurance/risk management process for medical protocols, regulatory agency compliance, HR policies, and workplace safety policies
• Provide appropriate and accurate information to patients related to the ultrasound procedure
• Maintain patient and health center confidentiality
• Adhere to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and patient privacy regulations
• Follow all state laws regarding mandatory reporting
• Comply with state laws governing abortion services.

Immunization Requirements:

• Hepatitis B vaccination records and titers
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination records or proof of immunization
• Chicken Pox vaccination records or proof of immunization
• Tetanus shot documentation
• Tuberculosis PPD Skin Test that is no older than 12 months

About Us:

At PPNCS, we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life. That’s why we protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of people and families with empathy, care, and respect. We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission. To learn more: Our Mission.

When you work for Planned Parenthood, you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom. 

Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, size, disability, socioeconomic status, or status regarding public assistance. Planned Parenthood is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity as well as providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of initial skill set.

*Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.*

This position is included in the SEIU bargaining unit, and depending on state law, requires union dues be deducted from employee paychecks in an amount up to 2.25% of gross pay.