Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Overview

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We offer 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: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo
• Location: Fargo, ND
• Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
• Shift: 8 Hours - Varied 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

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 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. Coordinates work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures when applicable. Supervises and trains students and medical sonographers as needed.

Reports and calls in-service requests on equipment when needed. Depending on facility, some Sanford markets/facility sites may expand job responsibilities to include echocardiography.

• Perform a variety of ultrasound examinations in a professional and diagnostic manner.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and utilize new technologies.
• Establish and maintain ethical working relationships and good rapport with patients and staff.
• Maintain a high standard of medical ethics; demonstrate empathy, compassion, and integrity.
• Understand cross-sectional anatomy and age-related testing protocols.
• Coordinate work with physicians and healthcare team members; assist during invasive procedures when applicable.
• Assist with accreditation requirements and processes.
• Supervise and train students and medical sonographers as needed; report equipment issues.
• Note:
  
  Some sites may include echocardiography responsibilities depending on facility needs.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging, Allied Health Certificate/Diploma, or a minimum of one year equivalent work experience.
• Registration in at least one of the following areas of sonography: RDMS, RVT, ARRT, or registry eligible; registry preferred within two years after hiring.
• If working in North Dakota, licensure through the NDMIRT Board is required for medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary.
• For employees providing outreach mobile services: valid driver’s license and good driving record may be required.

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; work/life balance benefits; and a generous time off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

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 or send an email to talent.

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-0237897
Job Function:
Allied Health
Featured:
No

Additional notes:
This posting includes the following sections:

Job Summary , Qualifications, Benefits. Seniority level:
Entry level.

Employment type:

Part-time. Job function:
Health Care Provider. Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care.