Sonographer, Ultrasound

Job Overview

Fairview Range is hiring a Sonographer to join our Diagnostic Imaging department in Hibbing, MN.

The Sonographer ensures the performance of quality diagnostic sonogram studies and controls the progression of procedures and patient flow through the Ultrasound Department. The Sonographer works closely with other imaging modalities to provide world‑class patient care to the Iron Range.

With imaging services at Fairview Range Medical Center and the Fairview Mesaba clinics, we serve patients in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. We provide a vast array of imaging services including x‑ray, CT, MRI, mammography, fluoroscopy, and pain management, as well as ultrasound and nuclear medicine.

This position is full time, working 72-80 hours per two weeks. Flexible scheduling – combination of 8‑, 10‑, or 12‑hour day/evening shifts may be options and will be discussed during the interview process to best fit the employee and department. This position does include rotating weekends on call (expect one weekend a month and rotating holiday schedule – options exist to pick up additional call if desired).

Rotating weekday overnight call should also be expected.

• 4 ultrasound exam rooms, including 1 room equipped for echo’s
• Top of the line equipment including GE LOGIQ E10 machines with a wide variety of transducers, Trophon 2, and ergonomic ultrasound chairs.
• Wide variety of scans and procedures performed, including abdomen, small parts, breast, vascular, ABI’s, and OB/GYN level IIs in partnership with Maternal Fetal Medicine at M Health Fairview.
• Average of 20-35 patients per day, including scheduled, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings performed via portable scanner.
• American College of Radiology Ultrasound accreditation.
• Multidisciplinary team including sonographers, echocardiographer, radiologic technologists, nuclear medicine technologists, RNs, Radiologists, and medical imaging assistants.
• Patient population served: all

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services.

Fairview Range invites you to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.

• Ensure quality diagnostic sonograms, echocardiograms and vascular studies
• Operate equipment using proper technical factors and imaging modes.
• Assure care for the physical and psychological needs of the patient by maintaining proper position, monitoring and transferring techniques.
• Evaluate sonograms properly and provide Radiologist with patient histories and pertinent information as needed.
• Keep current on advancing technologies and equipment in the field of ultrasound and make preparations for performing new examinations.
• Review, evaluate and quantify examination findings based on normal and abnormal values for all Ultrasound studies, with consideration of technical and examination limitations.
• Possess precise familiarity with anatomy.
• Explain procedure to patient prior to the exam performed.
• Assume responsibility for contacting maintenance and service personnel concerning the ultrasound equipment.
• Offer patient surveys to every outpatient.

• Registered or registry eligible Ultrasound ARDMS or ARRT
• General ultrasound experience preferred
• Willing to learn a wide variety of ultrasound procedures that exist in the rural healthcare setting.

• Experience with a wide variety of ultrasound procedures.

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental,…