Sanford Health·Fargo, North Dakota
Perform diagnostic vascular laboratory examinations and ultrasound evaluations while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Maintain laboratory accreditation standards and foster ethical professional relationships with patients and medical staff.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
$34.00 - $52.00 $20,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year work commitment
Performs all required ultrasound and clinical evaluations at a technical level. Maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field of vascular disease and new producers, as they evolve. Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic vascular laboratory examinations.
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical pathological, and diagnostic images.
Responsible for the safety, mental, and physical comfort of the patient while in the sonographer's care.
Assists with the maintenance of laboratory accreditation via Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL), American College of Radiology (ACR), and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all customers (i.e. patients, co-workers, physicians, peers, etc.).
Possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of cardiac and/or vascular anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamic principles.
Knows two-dimensional color flow and doppler wave form analysis.
Understands age-related protocols for the various testing.
Possesses excellent communication skills to work with patients and families, physicians, and other healthcare workers.
This position may have access to medications for purposes of distribution to licensed personnel.
May perform ultrasound procedures for our mobile outreach program as well as perform vascular screenings at various locations.
This may include driving Sanford vehicles, flying by aircraft, and occasionally an overnight stay at a hotel.
Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology or two years equivalent experience is required.
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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Requires an Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology or equivalent experience and BLS certification. Must hold or obtain RVT or RVS certification within 24 months of hire.
Market context
Vascular sonographer roles in North Dakota are typically tied to hospitals, outpatient vascular labs, and specialty clinics that need accurate noninvasive imaging for patient care. Competition can be strong because employers often look for an associate degree or equivalent experience, registration or eligibility, and Basic Life Support within six weeks; sign-on bonuses may be used to attract qualified candidates. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and prepare examples of vascular imaging experience before applying.