Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

sanford; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 141,838,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND, is seeking an ultrasound technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures and collaborate with physicians and the care team. The role requires operating ultrasound equipment, maintaining professional standards, and supporting accreditation processes as needed.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the health care team, training students as necessary, and adapting to facility-specific scopes which may include echocardiography. Sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging, Allied Health Certificate/Diploma or a minimum of one year equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Registration in RDMS, RVT, ARRT or registry eligible is required.
• NDMIRT licensure is required if working in North Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound examinations in a professional and diagnostic manner.
• Operates the ultrasound machine and stays current with new technologies.
• Coordinate with physicians and health care team; assist during invasive procedures when applicable.
• Supervise and train students and medical sonographers as needed.
• Maintain ethical standards and rapport with patients and staff.

Skills

RDMS

RVT

ARRT

BLS

Ultrasound

Education

Diagnostic Imaging Diploma

Tools

NDMIRT licensure

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $35.00 - $49.50

Sign-on bonus available!

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

Responsible for performing ultrasounds in a professional and diagnostic manner. Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.

Job Description

Thoroughly understand the operation of the ultrasound machine and utilize new technologies.

Performs a variety of ultrasound examinations.

Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with patients and all organizational staff.

Maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase the level of understanding and knowledge of the sonography field.

Displays empathy, compassion, and integrity.

Possesses an understanding of cross-sectional anatomy.

Conducts self professionally at all times, even during moments of high stress.

Assists when necessary with the maintenance of accreditation requirements and processes.

Understands age-related protocols for various testing.

Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures when applicable.

Supervises and train students and medical sonographers as needed.

Reports and calls in-service requests on equipment when needed.

Additionally, based on the facility, some Sanford markets/facility sites may expand job responsibilities to include echocardiography.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging, Allied Health Certificate/Diploma or a minimum of one year equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Registration in at least one of the following areas of sonography is required: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or registry eligible.
• Registry preferred within two years after hiring.
• If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.
• For employees who provide outreach mobile services, maintenance of a valid driver's license and good driving record is required. This may include passenger on flights and occasional overnight stays at assigned sites. Employees are held to the Sanford category driver's license policy and medical guidelines when applicable for job duties.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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