Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Sanford Health•Thief River Falls, MN

1d•$33 - $50

About The Position

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs ultrasound examinations in a professional and diagnostic manner, using cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images. The role requires understanding ultrasound equipment and new technologies, maintaining ethical and professional relationships with patients and staff, and continuing to build knowledge of sonography. The sonographer works with physicians and other healthcare team members, including assisting with invasive procedures when applicable. Responsibilities may include supporting accreditation requirements, following age-related testing protocols, and supervising or training students and medical sonographers. Depending on the facility, responsibilities may also include echocardiography.

Requirements

Registration in at least one of the following is required: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or registry eligibility.
Registry is preferred within two years after hiring.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six weeks of employment and must be recertified as necessary.
For work in North Dakota involving medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required.
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, or a minimum of one year of equivalent work experience.

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 rapport with patients and organizational staff.
Maintain professional conduct, medical ethics, empathy, compassion, and integrity.
Maintain and increase knowledge of the sonography field and cross-sectional anatomy.
Assist with accreditation requirements and processes when necessary.
Follow age-related protocols for various testing.
Coordinate work with physicians and other healthcare team members, including assisting during invasive procedures when applicable.
Supervise and train students and medical sonographers as needed.
Report equipment issues and request in-service support when needed.
Perform echocardiography where facility responsibilities include it.