Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Job overview

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Sioux Falls, SD. This is a full-time, onsite position with a salary range of $32.00 - $49.50 per hour. Sanford Health is dedicated to transforming the health care experience. This role is responsible for performing ultrasounds in a professional and diagnostic manner, using cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images, and thoroughly understanding the operation of the ultrasound machine.

What you'll do

• 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 understand the operation of the ultrasound machine and utilize 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.
• Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures when applicable.
• Supervises and train students and medical sonographers as needed.
• Reports and calls in-service requests on equipment when needed.
• May expand job responsibilities to include echocardiography.

What we're looking for

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging, Allied Health Certificate/Diploma or a minimum of one year equivalent work experience is preferred.

Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging, Allied Health Certificate/Diploma or a minimum of one year equivalent work experience is preferred.

Skills & competencies

diagnostic medical sonographer

ultrasound technician

sanford health

sioux falls sd

full-time

allied health

medical imaging

sonography

healthcare

About the employer

Sanford Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Medical Laboratories. Sector: 62.