Diagnostic Sonographer
How this pay compares
This posting states $38.48–$54.88 an hour. Open sonographer jobs in Minnesota post a median of $49.68 an hour, the middle half $46.47–$52.85, across 40 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Sonographers employed in Minnesota earn a median of $49.45 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Bldg B-St. Marys Medical Center in Duluth reported 139 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,392,596 hours worked: 6.3 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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About the job
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.
From Essentia Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Essentia Health
Essentia Health is a health system with more than 16,500 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) employees, 14 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) hospitals and 80 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) clinics serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. Source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health
Based in Duluth, MNHires in Minnesota, North Dakota, WisconsinPay on its listings: 61.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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