Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Good Samaritan Society; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health in Thief River Falls, MN, is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams and maintain high standards of patient care.

The role requires operating ultrasound equipment, recording images, collaborating with physicians, and, when needed, supervising students and fellow sonographers. A current RDMS/ARRT/RVT or registry-eligible certification is preferred, with BLS within six weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Registration in RDMS/RVT/ARRT or registry eligible.
• BLS certification within six weeks of employment; recertification as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasounds in a professional and diagnostic manner.
• Identify and record anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.
• Operate the ultrasound machine and utilize new technologies.
• Coordinate work with physicians and healthcare team during procedures.
• Supervise and train students and medical sonographers as needed.
• Maintain ethical standards and patient rapport.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient rapport

Anatomy knowledge

Education

RDMS certification

Accredited Diagnostic Imaging program

BLS certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

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: Sanford Trf Med Ctr
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Address: 3001 Sanford Pkwy, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Flex
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 call, evenings, weekends or holidays.

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-0238547
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No