CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson·Dickinson, North Dakota
Operate advanced sonographic equipment to capture detailed images of organs and tissues for diagnostic and prenatal care. Interact with patients to explain procedures and present preliminary findings to physicians.
Where You’ll Work CHI St.
Alexius Health Dickinson, part of CommonSpirit Heath, a national nonprofit health system based in Englewood, Colorado.
The faith-based system operates in 18 states and includes 103 hospitals.
Additional services offered within the system are: long-term care, assisted and residential living communities, community health services organizations, home health agencies, and numerous outpatient facilities.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Sonographer, you will 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.Every day you will directly interact with patients, explaining procedures, answering questions, and preparing them for scans.
You will meticulously operate sonographic equipment, adjusting settings and patient positions to ensure clear, diagnostic images.
You will monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort, select and examine images for pathologies, and present preliminary findings to Physicians.To be successful in this role, you will possess excellent patient service and communication skills, sharp eyesight, and meticulous attention to detail.
You will demonstrate strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision-making skills to effectively capture and interpret sonographic data, ensuring optimal diagnostic support.
Produce high quality ultrasound images and obtain appropriate measurements for each exam Recognize the sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal tissue structures and provide the best image quality for documentation Instructs and educates patient regarding the ordered test and prepares the patient for the procedure Able to access PACS, review studies, and perform basic functions for image manipulations. Resolve QA issues, close studies as reviewed, burn CD’s, transfer images, and print from PACS. Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms Maintains order, stock, and cleanliness of all areas in the department We are offering a $30,000 Sign-On Bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements. Job Requirements Required Graduate of an accredited college or technical program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, within 12 - months of start date Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, within 12 - months of start date Medical Radiographer License: ND Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) Preferred 1-3 years Experience
Requires graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and BLS-CPR certification. Must obtain RDMS or ARRT registration within 12 months of hire.
Market context
Allied health imaging roles in North Dakota are often shaped by steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and rural coverage settings, especially for candidates who can work across modalities or patient populations. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for accredited program graduates with RDMS, RVT, or ARRT registration, plus BLS within six weeks and NDMIRT licensure when working in the state. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your credentials and licensure status before applying.