Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (PRN)

Job overview

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (PRN) position in Akeley, MN. This is an onsite role 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. This role is responsible for performing ultrasounds in a professional and diagnostic manner, utilizing cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images. The sonographer will thoroughly understand the operation of the ultrasound machine and utilize new technologies, performing a variety of ultrasound examinations while maintaining ethical working relationships and good rapport with patients and staff.

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.
• Additionally, based on the facility, some Sanford markets/facility sites 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

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

prn

sanford health

akeley mn

medical imaging

ultrasound technician

allied health

healthcare

diagnostic imaging

sonography

Benefits & perks

• health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package

About the employer

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