About Lakewood
Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.
About the Team
LHS Radiology is a dynamic, patient-focused team dedicated to providing high-quality imaging services that support accurate diagnosis and exceptional care. Working collaboratively with providers and departments across Lakewood Health System, the team plays a vital role in delivering timely results and advancing the organization’s mission of improving health and well-being.
Mission for Position
The Ultrasound Technologist’s mission is to deliver precise, high-quality diagnostic imaging through compassionate patient care, technical excellence, and collaboration with providers to support accurate diagnosis and exceptional outcomes at Lakewood Health System.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams and procedures
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Interact professionally with patients and staff
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Collaborate with team members to complete tasks
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Enter orders and schedule exams as needed
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Process imaging and report requests
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Push images to requesting facilities
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Answer department phone
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Apply critical thinking in a dynamic workspace
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Success in this role means being an engaged and supportive team member who contributes positively to both patient care and team culture. Individuals who thrive in this position:
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Step in to support teammates when needed, understanding that flexibility strengthens the team
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Share responsibility for exams and workflow in a fair and equitable way
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Communicate openly and respectfully with patients, providers, and coworkers
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Approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset and a willingness to collaborate
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Adapt to change and contribute ideas that improve workflows and the patient experience
Position Type
This is a casual position working approximately one day every two weeks. Shift times will vary depending on staffing needs. Call and holiday rotations are not required.
Qualifications
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Graduate of an accredited school of ultrasound (24-month course or more), or a new graduate awaiting board exam
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Currently registered by the ARDMS or soon to be
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RVT credential required within one year of hire
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Maintain CEUs as set by the ARDMS
Ideal Candidate
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with physician staff and patients
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Basic computer skills; knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint desired
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Familiar with EMR systems, PACS systems, and EPIC desired
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Quality of care focused
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Willing to take on new challenges
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Open to learning
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Enjoys working as a team
Benefits
Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!
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Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
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401K Match
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Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
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Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
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Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!
With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!
A new team member’s starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we’re proud to provide!
If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email [email protected].
Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?
>>>Contact Thomas McCall to discuss the possibilities further:
Thomas McCall, Director of Radiology / Cardiac Rehab
P: 218-894-8814
E: [email protected]
Disclaimer:
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Lakewood Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
