Sonographer I

Novant Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN scheduling

Career growth

Education support

Professional development resources

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Novant Health's Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw, NC, is seeking a sonographer for a PRN position. You will create diagnostic-quality images, guide patients through exams, and collaborate with physicians to ensure timely access to results.

Candidates should have ARRT or ARDMS certification, with 6 months to obtain one specialty. The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and high-quality imaging within an imaging team.

Qualifications

• Education: ARRT-approved Radiography or Sonography, or CAAHEP-recognized Sonography program.
• NH Medical Center: ARRT/Sonography or ARDMS cert with one specialty within 6 months of hire.
• NH Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility or Hospital Outpatient Department: ARRT/Sonography or ARDMS with one specialty.
• NH Medical Group Office: ARRT/Sonography or ARDMS with one specialty.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality diagnostic images using anatomy and pathology knowledge with ultrasound equipment.
• Guide patients through exams, adapting to age, condition, and needs.
• Optimize each study following protocols while prioritizing image quality and safety.
• Evaluate images in real time for quality and completeness and adjust as needed.
• Partner with physicians to ensure images and clinical information are available for review.

Education

ARRT-approved Radiography or Sonography Program; or CAAHEP-recognized Sonography Program

Job description

What We Offer

Bring your sonography expertise to Pender Memorial Hospital, where you’ll combine technical skill with compassionate patient care as part of a collaborative imaging team.

Why Sonographers Choose Novant Health

• Flexible PRN scheduling
• Career growth and internal mobility across Novant Health
• Education and certification support
• Resources that support professional development
• A collaborative environment focused on remarkable patient care

Facility: Pender Memorial Hospital | Location: Burgaw, NC | Position Type: PRN | Work Schedule: PRN Schedule

What You’ll Do

• Create high-quality diagnostic images by combining your knowledge of anatomy and pathology with your technical expertise at the ultrasound equipment.
• Guide patients through their exams, adapting your approach to their age, condition and individual needs while helping them feel comfortable and informed.
• Use your clinical judgment to optimize each study, following established protocols while prioritizing image quality and patient safety.
• Evaluate images in real time for quality, accuracy and completeness, making adjustments when needed to help deliver a successful exam.
• Partner with physicians and the care team to ensure diagnostic images and relevant clinical information are available for timely review.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Education: Graduate of ARRT-approved Radiography or Sonography Program; or CAAHEP-recognized Sonography Program, required.
• Licensure/Certification: NH Medical Center: Certified and registered by ARRT in Sonography or certified and registered by ARDMS in a minimum of one specialty (RT(S) or ARDMS) within 6 months of hire, required.
• Licensure/Certification: NH Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility or Hospital Outpatient Department: Certified and registered by ARRT in Sonography or ARDMS in a minimum of one specialty (RT(S) or ARDMS), required.
• Licensure/Certification: NH Medical Group Office: Certified and registered by ARRT in Sonography or ARDMS in a minimum of one specialty (RT(S) or ARDMS), required.

Preferred

• Education: Associate Degree, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in sonography, preferred.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.