Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to perform ultrasounds in a professional and diagnostic manner. The sonographer uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images, understands and operates ultrasound equipment, and uses new technologies. Depending on the facility, responsibilities may also include echocardiography. The role involves maintaining ethical, professional relationships and rapport with patients and staff; practicing with empathy, compassion, and integrity; applying knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and age-related testing protocols; and coordinating with physicians and other healthcare team members, including assisting with invasive procedures when applicable. The sonographer may help maintain accreditation requirements, supervise and train students and other sonographers as needed, and report equipment service requests. For employees providing outreach mobile services, the position may involve travel to assigned sites, including occasional flights and overnight stays, and requires a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Imaging school, Allied Health Certificate/Diploma, or at least one year of equivalent work experience is preferred.
Registration in at least one of the following sonography areas is required: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or registry eligible.
Obtain registry within two years after hiring if not already registered, as preferred.
For work in North Dakota 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 is required within six weeks of employment and must be recertified as necessary.
For employees providing outreach mobile services, a valid driver’s license and good driving record are required; Sanford driver’s license policy and medical guidelines apply when relevant.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Imaging school or an Allied Health Certificate/Diploma; alternatively, a minimum of one year of equivalent work experience is preferred.
Sonography registry preferred within two years after hiring.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of ultrasound examinations and produce appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.
Understand and operate ultrasound equipment and utilize new technologies.
Maintain ethical working relationships and good rapport with patients and organizational staff.
Practice professionally and demonstrate empathy, compassion, and integrity, including during high-stress situations.
Apply knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and age-related protocols for testing.
Coordinate work with physicians and other healthcare team members, including assisting during invasive procedures when applicable.
Assist with maintaining accreditation requirements and processes when necessary.
Supervise and train students and medical sonographers as needed.
Report equipment issues and submit in-service requests when needed.
Perform echocardiography where responsibilities are expanded by the facility.
For outreach mobile services, travel to assigned sites and maintain required driving qualifications.