Cardiac Sonographer - Echo / Vascular Lab - FT

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. The position involves performing echocardiography tests/procedures in accordance with the American Society of Echocardiography standards. The role includes preparing patients for exams, operating ultrasound equipment, and producing images for medical diagnosis.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program required when working or hired in South Dakota.
• Graduate from an accredited school of cardiac sonography program or one year work experience in cardiac sonography preferred when working or hired in North Dakota.
• Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program OR a bachelor’s degree and one year equivalent work experience required when working in Minnesota.
• Minimum of one year equivalent work experience or an allied health certificate/diploma required when working in all other states.
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or registry eligible is required within 12 months into the position when working or hired in South Dakota.
• Credentialed with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), ARDMS, or CCI, or registry eligible is required within 18 months of hire when working in all other states.
• Licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required if performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures in North Dakota.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for exams by explaining procedures, transferring patients to the ultrasound table, applying gel, and positioning patients properly.
• Operates the ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses.
• Performs the echocardiogram and provides a preliminary summary of technical findings to the interpreting physician.
• Thoroughly understands the operation of the ultrasound machine and utilizes new sonographic technologies when needed.
• Performs routine cardiac ultrasound procedures in various settings including clinics, hospitals, and mobile sites.
• Interacts professionally and effectively with fellow health care professionals.
• Assists in the submission and/or maintenance of Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation when necessary.
• Supervises or trains students and cardiac sonographers as needed.
• Adheres to safety and infection control policies established by Sanford.
• Adheres to established internal standards and procedures abstracted from Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPPA).

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees