Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Job Summary
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.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging, Allied Health Certificate/Diploma, or a minimum of one year Equivalent Work Experience
- Registration in at least one of the following areas of sonography is required: 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 is required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required
- For employees who provide outreach mobile services, maintenance of a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required
Department Details
Chamberlain, South Dakota, is located on the eastern bank of the Lake Francis Case dammed section of the Missouri River, close to where it is crossed by Interstate 90. The population of Chamberlain was 2,387 at the 2010 census. Sanford Chamberlain covers a tri-county area. Serving Lyman, Buffalo and Brule Counties. Chamberlain is considered a hunting and fishing paradise.
Job Schedule
Varies
Salary Range
$32.00 - $49.50
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
About the Role
The position is PRN, you would be helping to fill in for vacation days and after hour calls, when available.
Skills
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.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Schedule
Varies
Pay
$32.00 - $49.50