The Role
Performs advanced diagnostic ultrasound examinations across inpatient and outpatient settings, including abdominal, vascular, small-parts, and OB/GYN imaging. Assists with invasive and intraoperative procedures, evaluates clinical information, obtains measurements, and communicates preliminary findings. Maintains sterile technique, equipment, quality assurance, accreditation, and workflow standards. Supports research, education, mentoring, process improvement, and patient advocacy while providing flexible coverage.
Summary Generated by Built In
- Autonomously performs high quality, advanced diagnostic ultrasound imaging required for tertiary care in outpatient and inpatient settings, including abdominal, vascular, abdominal vasculature, small parts, and obgyn exams.
- Assists in complex invasive procedures and intraoperative cases with a team approach.
- Requires high level analytical ability to obtain appropriate images and required measurements, exercising independent judgment in the interpretation of the sonogram to synthesize and communicate a preliminary clinical diagnosis to the physician.
- Identifies imaging orders for accuracy and integrates medical history, clinical data, previous studies, and patient symptoms in determining the appropriate diagnostic protocol and tailoring the exam to the needs of the patient.
- Requires knowledge and adherence to isolation precautions and safe practices.
- Requires knowledge of sterile technique, procedural set up, specimen collection and handling, patient monitoring, and procedural documentation.
- Participates in research and innovation studies and incorporates new technology and techniques when acquiring images.
- Responsible for workflow efficiency, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, quality assessment (QA), and participates in maintenance of department accreditation.
- Fosters a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect.
- Uses medical and ethical judgement, critical thinking and acts as a patient advocate.
- Is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.
- Requires mentoring and teaching students and new staff, and is a resource for residents, fellows, physicians, and other health care personnel.
- Participates in teams, projects, education, process improvements, and or research efforts.
- Requires flexibility to staff various locations, shift times, and lengths including on-call and holiday coverages.
- Graduate of an Accredited Sonography Program and /or ARDMS registered or registry eligible.
- One year of experience as a Sonographer preferred.
- Associate degree or above preferred
- ARDMS registered or registry eligible in the areas of abdomen, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) and vascular technology (RVT).
- ARDMS registered in Abdomen, Obgyn, and RVT within 18 months of Mayo employment.
- Each certification should be achieved every 6 months.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of start date.
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
About the Team- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited sonography program
- ARDMS registered or registry eligible
- ARDMS registration or eligibility in abdomen, OB/GYN, and vascular technology (RVT)
- ARDMS registration in abdomen, OB/GYN, and RVT within 18 months of employment
- Each ARDMS certification achieved every six months
- Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of start date
- One year of experience as a sonographer
- Associate degree or above
Mayo Clinic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mayo Clinic and has not been reviewed or approved by Mayo Clinic.
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Retirement Support — A no-cost pension plus an employer-matched 403(b)/401(k) is positioned as a standout differentiator, offering strong long-term financial security. Feedback suggests this retirement combination elevates overall total rewards even when base pay is moderate.
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Healthcare Strength — Expanded medical networks, enhanced fertility coverage, and employer absorption of a plan year’s premium increases point to robust healthcare offerings. Feedback suggests annual updates maintain breadth and competitiveness of coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Adoption assistance, dependent scholarships, child and elder-care resources, and EAP services provide meaningful family-oriented support. Feedback suggests these programs add tangible value beyond salary alone.
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What We Do
Mayo Clinic is the first and largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world. Doctors from every medical specialty work together to care for patients, joined by common systems and a philosophy of "the needs of the patient come first." More than 3,800 physicians and scientists and 50,900 allied health staff work at Mayo Clinic, which has sites in Rochester, Minn., Jacksonville, Fla., and Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic also serves over 70 communities through Mayo Clinic Health System with locations in MN, IA, and WI. Collectively, these locations care for more than 1 million people each year.
