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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Minot Family Practice

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Sanford Health
Location
Minot, North Dakota
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Job Title: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | Minot Family Practice | Minot, ND

City: Minot

State: North Dakota

Department *: * MINOT FAMILY PRAC - NW

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours Per Shift: 8 hr

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 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. Rural Sanford sites may expand job responsibilities based on the facility. This may include but not limited to on-call rotation nights, weekends, and holidays. Also rural sites may perform diagnostic radiology procedures, perform basic diagnostic radiology tasks and be aware of general radiology protocols. They may perform mobile imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac monitor placement, and dual energy x ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people. Applies ultrasound-based techniques to examine and diagnose medical conditions. Ensures that all equipment or related supplies are in proper working order prior to use. Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary. Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling exams or special procedures, keeping records, or archiving computerized images. Understands and clarifies the different modes of ultrasound-based examination techniques.

DEPARTMENT DETAILS

The candidate must also have echocardiography experience in scanning adults and be registered.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 six months 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 drivers license and good driving record is required. This may include passenger on flights and occasional overnight stays at assigned sites. Employees are held to the Sanford category driver's license policy and medical guidelines when applicable for job duties. Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging, Allied Health Certificate/Diploma or a minimum of one year equivalent work experience is preferred.

About Sanford Health:

At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing.
Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve.
We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care, leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.
In addition to strong clinical care, we are also committed to research, education and community growth.
We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases.
We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition here in your community, across the region and around the world.
The entire team at Sanford Health recognizes the value of healthy families and communities.
We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application,
please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

City: Minot

State: North Dakota

Job Function: Allied Health

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Req Number: req32488

Company

Sanford Health is excited to be on a journey of tremendous growth and momentum. With our vast geography, cutting-edge medicine, sophisticated research, advanced education and our own health plan, we are unique in what we do and how we do it. Through relationships built on trust and successful performance and a vision to improve the human condition, Sanford seeks to make a significant impact on health and healing. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, our journey as an organization includes continually building on the diverse talents, experiences and beliefs of our employees, as well as the patients and communities we serve. We are proud to be from the Midwest and to impact the world. We look forward to joining with you in the journey.

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