Cardiac Echo Sonographer - Devils Lake

Altru Health System•Devils Lake, ND

1d•$39 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer produces images of heart muscle and functioning by setting-up ultrasound equipment, operating and adjusting equipment, recording cardiac data and measurements, and protecting and helping patients. This position assists with trans esophageal cardiograms, dobutamine stress test and other procedures as needed. The technologist identifies pertinent clinical information and communicates this to the physician.

Requirements

Associates - Cardiac Sonographer- OR -Associates - Related Field
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Sonographer | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date
Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date
Temporary ND license accepted prior to start

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 1 year Related Experience
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Within 18 Months of Start Date

Responsibilities

Identifies cardiac anatomy according to age of patient, as well as, cardiac anomalies, heart disease and pertinent clinical information and communicates this to the cardiologist.
Assists the cardiologist with patient exams and identifies any changes of patient clinical circumstances which may alter the exam protocol and performance.
Performs computer analysis and demonstrates competency in making quantitative calculations of echo data.
Reviews echocardiograms for quality and completeness and cardiologist’s preference.
Collects and reviews all required clinical information prior to performing exams and communicates information to the physician and co-workers, i.e., patient history, pertinent symptoms, etc.
Assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and reviews charts to ensure that proper exams are performed.
Provides education appropriate to patient procedure and within scope of responsibility.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.