Sonographer

About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $32.30 - $48.05 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

- Job ID
2026-452972

- Employment Type
Full Time

- Department
Radiology

- Hours/Pay Period
80

- Weekly Schedule
10:30-19:00 M-F

- Shift
Day

- Remote
No

- Category
Radiology

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced sonographic equipment to record detailed images of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses, including unborn fetuses, providing critical visual data for diagnosis and prenatal care.
• Directly interact with patients, explaining procedures, answering questions, and preparing them for scans.
• Meticulously operate sonographic equipment, adjusting settings and patient positions 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.
• Properly assess the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedure. Provide a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion. Verify informed consent for and assist physician with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures. Practice aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observe universal precautions. Provide patient education as appropriate.
• Select the proper equipment, set correct technical factors, procedure protocols, and gather proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure. Recognize all radiation safety standards including “Image Gently” and “Image Wisely” and MR safety standards. Understand and follow all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure i.e. CT room, performing portable exams etc.
• Obtain clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and record that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters.
• Be able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and evaluate equipment issues and report assessment to supervisor, manager or director.
• Ensure all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure. Perform any performance and quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality requirements. Check all supplies for outdates prior to use and report any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager or director for follow-up. Use CHI incident reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reaction or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure.
• Participate in and have a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staffs license or certifications. Be familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and be able to speak to all department processes around quality and environment of care.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in, or graduate of, a Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiology Technology program, upon hire or
• graduate of a post-secondary allied health profession program, upon hire and
• on-the-job training with registered sonographer., upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Abdomen, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Breast, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fetal Echo, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Neurosonology, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer OB/GYN, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Pediatric Sono, within 12 - months

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or graduate of, a Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiology Technology program, upon hire or
• graduate of a post-secondary allied health profession program, upon hire and
• on-the-job training with registered sonographer., upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echo, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Abdomen, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Breast, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fetal Echo, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Neurosonology, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer OB/GYN, within 12 - months or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Pediatric Sono, within 12 - months

Skills

• Excellent patient service and communication skills
• Sharp eyesight
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong technical proficiency
• Sound judgment
• Advanced decision-making skills

Benefits

• Total Rewards
• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan Benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time

Pay

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Schedule

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.