Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Job overview

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Bemidji, MN - PRN This is an onsite position in Ah Gwah Ching, MN, with a salary range of $32.50 - $49.50 per hour. Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States, dedicated to transforming the health care experience. Responsible for performing ultrasounds professionally and diagnostically, using cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images. This role involves understanding ultrasound machine operation, utilizing new technologies, and performing various ultrasound examinations. The sonographer must maintain high ethical standards, display empathy and integrity, and coordinate work with physicians and other healthcare team members. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six weeks of employment.

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 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.
• 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.

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

bemidji mn

prn

sanford health

healthcare

allied health

diagnostic imaging

sonography

ultrasound

minnesota

About the employer

Sanford Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.