Ultrasound Technologist
Williston, North Dakota
CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center

Ultrasound Technician Job Opportunity

Location: Williston, North Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role focused on outpatient and add-on ultrasound exams, primarily non-echo and vascular studies.
• No clinical involvement beyond sonography duties.
• Occasional ultrasound in the OR may be required (rare cases).
• No floating to other departments; may assist with patient transfers when needed.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, with occasional weekend call.
• Call required only when other travelers are simultaneously out of town; 20-minute response time expected.
• Shift types: Day and Evening shifts available.
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week, typically 12-hour shifts possible (4x10hr shifts option for long weekends with coverage coordination).
• Scrubs: Gray scrubs required but not provided.

Imaging & Equipment

• Types of studies performed:

  • OB limited, 2nd and 3rd trimester, follow-up, transvaginal, multiple fetuses
  • Gynecological and pelvic non-obstetric
  • Abdomen (full and limited)
  • Breast (full and limited), soft tissue, thyroid, scrotum and contents/duplex
  • Venous doppler (extremity), carotid, retroperitoneal compression
  • Thoracic, para, ultrasound-guided breast biopsy, fine needle aspiration (FNA)
  • Fetal biophysical profile (BPP) without non-stress test (NST)
• Equipment used: Philips Epiq 5, Epiq Elite, Mindray (backup)
• EMR/PACS systems: McKesson, CRTIS, Meditech
• No Radiology Supervisor or Lead Tech on shift; nursing supervisor available in-house
• Radiologist coverage via teleradiology 24/7
• No Registered Radiology Assistants (RRAs) on site
• No IV starts required

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a current North Dakota state license for Ultrasound Tech.
• Certifications required: BLS and RDMS.
• Preferred certifications: RDMS (OB/GYN), RDMS (Abdomen), RVT.
• Minimum 2 years of ultrasound experience, comfortable with non-echo and vascular studies.
• Ability to provide compassionate care, attention to detail, quality imaging, and proficiency with computer technology.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Orientation & Training

• One week of unit/department-specific orientation provided; may be extended if needed.

Additional Information

• Average workload: 6-8 scans/studies per day, with option for add-ons.
• Department currently has one echo room and one general ultrasound room; expanding to two general ultrasound rooms plus echo room soon. Echo exams handled by dedicated sonographer.
• Outpatient scheduling closed on weekday holidays; traveler may choose to work covering ER/OB ultrasounds or take the day off.
• Position requires adherence to a 50-mile radius rule and no recent employment (full-time, part-time, or PRN) with certain affiliated healthcare systems within the past 12 months.
• Return to office (RTO) required upfront; no additional RTO approvals after submission.

This role is ideal for an experienced ultrasound technologist seeking a focused sonography position with a stable schedule and limited on-call responsibilities.