Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Good Samaritan Society; East Grand Forks (MN); On-site; USD 45,460 - 68,191; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health in East Grand Forks, MN is seeking a Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound examinations in a professional, diagnostic manner and document findings. The role requires knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and operation of the ultrasound equipment.

Collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team is essential. The position emphasizes ethical patient care, empathy, and ongoing professional development, with potential echocardiography duties depending on the

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: RDMS, RVT, ARRT, or registry eligible.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and recertification as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasounds in a professional and diagnostic manner and document appropriate images.
• Operate the ultrasound machine and utilize new technologies.
• Coordinate work with physicians and the healthcare team, including assisting during invasive procedures when applicable.
• Supervise and train students and medical sonographers as needed.
• Possibly expand duties to include echocardiography depending on the facility.

Skills

Empathy and patient rapport

Team collaboration with physicians

Education

Accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging

Allied Health Certificate/Diploma

Minimum 1 year equivalent work experience

Tools

RDMS

RVT

ARRT registry

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Egf Central Ave Clinic
Location: East Grand Forks, MN
Address: 929 Central Ave NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $33.00 - $49.50
Pay Info: Sign-on bonus available!

Job 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. 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.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0268835
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No