Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

sanford; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in North Dakota seeks a Diagnostic Ultrasound professional to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams and operate advanced equipment. You will maintain ethical patient interactions, uphold high medical ethics, and coordinate with the care team, including potential echocardiography duties depending on facility needs.

The role emphasizes empathy, accuracy, and ongoing professional development while supporting accreditation processes and staff training when required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic imaging program or equivalent experience.
• Registration in at least one of RDMS, RVT, or ARRT or registry eligible.
• Registry preferred within two years after hiring.
• If working in North Dakota, ND licensure is required.
• BLS certification within six weeks of employment.
• For outreach mobile services, valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of ultrasound examinations.
• Operate the ultrasound machine and utilize new technologies.
• Establish and maintain ethical relationships with patients and staff.
• Maintain high medical ethics and demonstrate empathy and integrity.
• Understand cross-sectional anatomy and coordinate with physicians and team members.
• Possibly supervise and train students and medical sonographers.
• Report equipment needs and assist with accreditation procedures.
• Some facilities may expand to echocardiography as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Patient rapport

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent experience

Registration in RDMS, RVT, or ARRT or registry eligible

Registry preferred within two years after hiring

ND licensure for ND imaging procedures

BLS certification within six weeks of employment

Driver's license and good driving record for mobile outreach

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

10 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Salary Range: $33.00 - $49.50

$20,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year work commitment

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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