Diagnostic Sonographer

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2002210 ULTRASOUND - SMMC HOSP

Job Description:

*Eligible for Hiring Incentives!*

Become part of Essentia’s accomplished Sonography Team in Duluth, MN! Our NEW St. Mary's Medical Center is a 380 bed Level 1 Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center with 24-hr emergency and critical care.

St. Mary's Medical Center is ranked #5 out of 143 hospitals in Minnesota for 2022-23 by the U.S. News & World Report.

In this role you will:

Provide diagnostic ultrasound scans of patients for physician diagnosis, utilizing diagnostic ultrasound equipment and appropriate technical knowledge and skills.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life and Accident Insurance
• 401K/Pension
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation Reimbursement - let us help you get to Duluth!

Education Qualifications:

Graduation from a Committee on Allied Health Education (CAHEA) accredited program in sonography and registry eligible by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Registered by the ARDMS within 1 year of hire.

East Market:  

• Must be certified in Abdomen, OB/GYN, and Vascular within 24 months of hire date. Those staff assigned to work in the Ashland location are not required to obtain Vascular certification.

West Market and Brainerd Lakes Locations: 

• Must be certified in one of the following areas within 12 months -  Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular, Breast or Nuchal Translucency

West:  If North Dakota, must have current license on North Dakota Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners (NDMIRT) upon hire.

If working in Department 2010-2042320 MSK Ultrasound - SMDC HOSP, must  complete ARDMS MSK Certification within 24 months.

FTE:

0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

FTE Flex Day/Eve (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Days/Evenings/Nights

Shift End Time:

Days/Evenings/Nights

Weekends:

Yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

Yes

Union:

USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

Union Posting Deadline:

11/13/2026

Compensation Range:

$38.48 - $54.88

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.