Allina Health·Buffalo, New York
Performs various diagnostic sonography procedures including abdominal, vascular, and OB/GYN imaging in accordance with ACR guidelines. Responsible for accurate patient documentation, equipment maintenance, and providing guidance for interventional procedures.
Location Address: 303 Catlin St Buffalo, MN 55313-1947
July 21, 2026 Department: 40006106 Radiology Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 24 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: Every Other Job Summary: At Allina Health, our Diagnostic Sonographers are key to delivering accurate, compassionate care through advanced imaging. Join a collaborative organization where your skill, insight and patient connection drive better outcomes every day. Key
Performs abdominal, small parts, OB/GYN, vascular imaging and provides sonography guidance for interventional procedures, in accordance with department policies and the American College of Radiology (ACR). Uses independent judgment, and has thorough understanding of equipment and positioning to provide optimum service to patients and providers.
Principle Responsibilities Completes procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines Identifies patient with two identifiers.
Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure.
Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs.
Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.
Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.
Maintains work knowledge and competence.
Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.
Verifies all images has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
Provides accurate clerical function Uses Excellian (electronic medical record).
Understands the storage and retrieval system.
Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure.
Communicates with Supervisor and team Reports problems, issues or ideas.
Provides assistance, ideas and information to support the work of others.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Associate's or Vocational degree from an accredited School of Diagnostic Ultrasound or Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology and 2 year School of Diagnostic Ultrasound or Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology and ARDMS registered or registry eligible 0 to 2 years of diagnostic Sonography experience
Requires an Associate's or Vocational degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound or Radiologic Technology and ARDMS registration. Must hold or obtain specific certifications such as RVT and BLS certification.
Market context
Diagnostic sonographer openings in New York are often tied to steady demand in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and specialty practices. Competitive candidates usually have accredited ultrasound training, ARDMS registration or eligibility, and some clinical experience, since employers also look for the physical ability to handle patient positioning and equipment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your ARDMS timeline and prepare examples of hands-on scanning experience before applying.