Sonographer

CommonSpirit Health•Dickinson, ND

14d

About The Position

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Sonographer. The Sonographer uses advanced sonographic equipment to produce detailed images of blood, organs, tissues, bodily masses, and unborn fetuses to support diagnosis and prenatal care. The role involves direct patient interaction, including explaining procedures, answering questions, preparing patients for scans, and monitoring their safety and comfort. The Sonographer operates and adjusts equipment and patient positioning to obtain clear, diagnostic images; evaluates images for normal and abnormal structures; and presents preliminary findings to physicians. The position requires patient-service and communication skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and technical proficiency.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or technical program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, upon hire.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer credential within 12 months.
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.
Medical Radiographer: ND, upon hire.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Produce high-quality ultrasound images and obtain appropriate measurements for each examination.
Recognize the sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal tissue structures and provide the best image quality for documentation.
Instruct and educate patients regarding ordered tests and prepare them for procedures.
Operate sonographic equipment, adjusting settings and patient positioning to ensure clear, diagnostic images.
Monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort.
Select and examine images for pathologies and present preliminary findings to physicians.
Access PACS, review studies, and perform basic image manipulations.
Resolve quality-assurance issues, close studies as reviewed, burn CDs, transfer images, and print from PACS.
Record care information concisely, accurately, completely, and in a timely manner using the appropriate formats and forms.
Maintain order, stock, and cleanliness in all department areas.