Sonographer: Imaging Specialist (Sign-on Bonus)

Catholic Health Initiatives; Nebraska City (NE); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $9,000

Educational assistance up to $10,000

Job summary

CHI Health St. Mary’s in Nebraska City seeks a qualified Sonographer to operate advanced ultrasound equipment, capture high-quality images, and assist physicians with diagnostic interpretation.

You will engage with patients, explain procedures, ensure comfort, and maintain strict safety and quality standards throughout every scan. The role requires certification readiness and active participation in ongoing quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or graduate of, a Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Radiology Technology program.
• Graduate of a post-secondary allied health profession program upon hire.
• On-the-job training with a registered sonographer.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.
• Must obtain RDMS within 12 months, or RCDS/related certifications within 12 months.
• Must obtain various specialized RDMS certifications within 12 months (e.g., OB/GYN, Fetal Echo, Neurosonology).

Responsibilities

• Assess patient ability to participate and explain procedures including duration and aftercare.
• Set up equipment, adjust factors, follow radiation and MR safety standards.
• Obtain patient history and document data for image interpretation.
• Perform quality assessment of images and report equipment issues.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated and supplies are stocked; log incidents per policy.
• Participate in quality improvement, accreditation, and regulatory processes.

Skills

Patient interaction

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Technical proficiency

Judgment/decision-making

Safety-consciousness

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Radiology Technology program

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCDS)

Job description

CHI Health St. Mary’s in Nebraska City seeks a qualified Sonographer to operate advanced ultrasound equipment, capture high-quality images, and assist physicians with diagnostic interpretation.

You will engage with patients, explain procedures, ensure comfort, and maintain strict safety and quality standards throughout every scan. The role requires certification readiness and active participation in ongoing quality initiatives.