Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Facility: Sanford Trf Med Ctr • Location: Thief River Falls, MN • Address: 3001 Sanford Pkwy, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 • Requisition: R-0278898

About the role

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 understands the operation of the ultrasound machine and utilizes 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 at all times 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. Additionally, based on the facility, some Sanford markets/facility sites may expand job responsibilities to include echocardiography.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasounds in a professional and diagnostic manner
• Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images
• Operate ultrasound equipment and utilize new technologies
• Perform a variety of ultrasound examinations
• Establish and maintain ethical working relationships and good rapport with patients and staff
• Maintain high standards of medical ethics and pursue ongoing professional development in sonography
• Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and integrity in patient care
• Apply understanding of cross-sectional anatomy
• Maintain professional conduct during high-stress situations
• Assist with maintenance of accreditation requirements and processes
• Apply age-related protocols for various testing
• Coordinate with physicians and healthcare team members, including assistance during invasive procedures
• Supervise and train students and medical sonographers as needed
• Report and request in-service on equipment when needed
• Potentially perform echocardiography based on facility requirements

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging, Allied Health Certificate/Diploma, or minimum one year equivalent work experience (preferred)
• Registration in at least one of the following: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or registry eligible
• Registry preferred within two years after hiring
• If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary
• For outreach mobile services: valid driver’s license and good driving record required (may include passenger on flights and occasional overnight stays at assigned sites)
• Compliance with Sanford category driver's license policy and medical guidelines when applicable for job duties

Pay

• Salary range: $33.00 – $49.50 per hour
• $15,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment

Schedule

• Shift: 8-hour day shifts
• Schedule: Flex
• Weekly hours: 32.00
• No call, evenings, weekends, or holidays

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance