Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•$32 - $50

About The Position

Responsible for performing ultrasounds in a professional and diagnostic manner. Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images. The sonographer operates ultrasound equipment and uses new technologies to perform a variety of examinations while maintaining ethical, professional relationships with patients and staff. The role may include assisting with accreditation requirements, coordinating with physicians and other healthcare team members, supporting invasive procedures, 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 eligible.
Obtain registry within two years after hiring if not already registered; registry is preferred within that period.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and recertification 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, subject to Sanford's category driver's license policy and applicable medical guidelines.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound examinations in a professional and diagnostic manner.
Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images.
Understand and operate ultrasound equipment and utilize new technologies.
Establish and maintain ethical working relationships and rapport with patients and organizational staff.
Maintain medical ethics and pursue increased understanding and knowledge of sonography.
Demonstrate empathy, compassion, integrity, and professionalism, including during high-stress situations.
Apply understanding of cross-sectional anatomy and age-related testing protocols.
Assist with accreditation requirements and processes when necessary.
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 call in service requests when needed.
Perform echocardiography if responsibilities are expanded at the facility.
For outreach mobile services, maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record; travel may include flights and occasional overnight stays at assigned sites.