Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Good Samaritan Society; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 45,460 - 68,191; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider located in Jamestown, ND is seeking a qualified sonographer to perform ultrasounds and ensure high standards of medical ethics. Key responsibilities include supervising students, maintaining ultrasound equipment, and assisting with hospital accreditation processes. Candidates must hold relevant sonography registrations and a BLS certification. This full-time position offers a range of benefits, including generous time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Registration in at least one area of sonography (RDMS, RVT, ARRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment.
• Valid driver’s license for outreach mobile services.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasounds and maintain high standards of medical ethics.
• Identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.
• Supervise and train students and other sonographers as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Integrity

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging

Allied Health Certificate/Diploma

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Jamestown Clin 2nd Ave
Location: Jamestown, ND
Address: 300 2nd Ave NE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $33.00 - $49.50
Pay Info: $20,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year work commitment

Department Details

• No weekends, call or holidays
• Small department that becomes family
• Flexible work schedule
• Safe community
• Recreation area if you like lake life and hunting
• New equipment

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 Health 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 Health 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-0245141
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No