Sonographer

CommonSpirit Health; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 49,070 - 72,999; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $30,000

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Williston, North Dakota, is seeking a skilled Sonographer to utilize advanced imaging technologies to produce detailed diagnostic images. This role requires excellent patient interaction and technical proficiency in sonography. As part of your responsibilities, you will educate patients on procedures, prepare them for scans, and ensure high-quality images. Candidates should graduate from an accredited Sonography program and hold relevant certifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefit package and a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or technical program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, within 12 months.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced sonographic equipment to record detailed images.
• Interact with patients, explaining procedures and ensuring comfort.
• Ensure clear diagnostic images and monitor patient safety.

Skills

Patient service skills

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Attention to detail

Decision-making skills

Education

Accredited college or technical program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Sonographer, you will utilize advanced sonographic equipment to record detailed images of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses, including unborn fetuses, providing critical visual data for diagnosis and prenatal care.

Every day you will directly interact with patients, explaining procedures, answering questions, and preparing them for scans. You will meticulously operate sonographic equipment, adjusting settings and patient positions to ensure clear, diagnostic images. You will monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort, select and examine images for pathologies, and present preliminary findings to physicians.

To be successful in this role, you will possess excellent patient service and communication skills, sharp eyesight, and meticulous attention to detail. You will demonstrate strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision‑making skills to effectively capture and interpret sonographic data, ensuring optimal diagnostic support.

• Produce high quality ultrasound images and obtain appropriate measurements for each exam
• Recognize the sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal tissue structures and provide the best image quality for documentation
• Instruct and educate patient regarding the ordered test and prepares the patient for the procedure
• Able to access PACS, review studies, and perform basic functions for image manipulations. Resolve QA issues, close studies as reviewed, burn CD’s, transfer images, and print from PACS.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Maintains order, stock, and cleanliness of all areas in the department

*We are offering a $30,000 incentive to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.*

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited college or technical program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, within 12 - months and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Sonographer experience in a Critical Access Hospital

Where You'll Work

CHI Williston Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, have a variety of skills from clinical to project management. In our Critical Access Hospital, you will be exposed to the emergency department, acute care (Med/Surg), swing bed, surgery, outpatient treatment, and so much more! CHI Williston Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members' well‑being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

Pay Range

$35.62 - $52.99 /hour