Cardiac Sonographer

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

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About The Position

Performs echocardiography tests and procedures in accordance with American Society of Echocardiography standards. Prepares patients for examinations, operates ultrasound equipment to produce and record images, and performs echocardiograms. Provides an oral and/or written preliminary summary of technical findings to the interpreting physician for use in medical diagnosis. The position performs routine cardiac ultrasound procedures in a clinic, hospital, and mobile sites depending on location. Some Sanford markets or facility sites may expand responsibilities to include ultrasonography. The role requires understanding ultrasound machine operation and use of new sonographic technologies when needed. It includes interacting professionally with health care professionals, assisting with Intersocietal Accreditation Commission accreditation when necessary, and supervising or training students and cardiac sonographers as needed. Employees must follow Sanford safety and infection control policies and established internal standards and procedures related to HIPAA.

Requirements

Education and experience requirements vary by state: South Dakota requires graduation from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program.
For North Dakota, graduation from an accredited cardiac sonography program or one year of cardiac sonography work experience is preferred. On-the-job training may be considered with appropriate leadership approval, and requires an allied health certificate/diploma in an imaging modality.
For Minnesota, an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program or a bachelor's degree and one year of equivalent work experience is required.
For all other states, at least one year of equivalent work experience or an allied health certificate/diploma is required.
In South Dakota, ARDMS or CCI credentialing, or registry eligibility, is required within 12 months of starting; leadership may require an earlier deadline based on department needs.
In all other states, ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI credentialing, or registry eligibility, is required within 18 months of hire; leadership may extend the deadline depending on department needs.
For work in North Dakota involving medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board is required.
Employees providing outreach mobile services must maintain a valid driver's license and a good driving record and comply with Sanford's applicable driver's license policy and medical guidelines.
Basic Life Support certification is required within six weeks of employment and must be renewed as necessary.

Nice To Haves

For North Dakota, graduation from an accredited cardiac sonography program or one year of cardiac sonography work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations by explaining procedures, transferring patients to the ultrasound table, applying gel, and positioning patients.
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses.
Perform echocardiograms and provide oral and/or written preliminary summaries of technical findings to the interpreting physician.
Perform routine cardiac ultrasound procedures in clinics, hospitals, and mobile sites depending on location.
Understand ultrasound machine operation and use new sonographic technologies when needed.
Interact professionally and effectively with fellow health care professionals.
Assist with submission and/or maintenance of Intersocietal Accreditation Commission accreditation when necessary.
Supervise or train students and cardiac sonographers as needed.
Follow Sanford safety and infection control policies and established internal standards and procedures related to HIPAA.
Perform ultrasonography where responsibilities are expanded at the applicable facility.