Cardiac Sonographer

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This role performs echocardiography tests/procedures in accordance with the American Society of Echocardiography standards. The Cardiac Sonographer prepares patients for exams by explaining procedures, transferring patients to the ultrasound table, applying gel, and positioning patients properly. They operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses. The position involves performing the echocardiogram and providing a preliminary summary of technical findings to the interpreting physician. The Cardiac Sonographer thoroughly understands the operation of the ultrasound machine and utilizes new sonographic technologies when needed. They perform routine cardiac ultrasound procedures in various settings including clinic, hospital, and mobile sites. The role requires professional interaction with fellow health care professionals and may assist in maintaining Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation. Additionally, the Cardiac Sonographer may supervise or train students and other cardiac sonographers. Adherence to safety, infection control, and HIPAA policies is mandatory. Depending on the facility, responsibilities may expand to include general ultrasonography.

Requirements

When working or hired in South Dakota: Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program required.
When working or hired in Minnesota: Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program OR a bachelor’s degree and one year equivalent work experience required.
When working in all other states: Minimum of one year equivalent work experience or an allied health certificate/diploma required.
When working or hired in South Dakota: 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 in all other states: Credentialed with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or registry eligible is required within 18 months of hire.
If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required.
For employees who provide outreach mobile services, maintenance of a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.

Nice To Haves

When working or hired in North Dakota: Graduate from an accredited school of cardiac sonography program or one year work experience in cardiac sonography preferred.
On the job training may be considered with appropriate leadership approval and must have an allied health certificate/diploma in an imaging modality to be considered for on the job training.

Responsibilities

Performs echocardiography tests/procedures in accordance with the American Society of Echocardiography standards.
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, such as fluid accumulations.
Performs the echocardiogram and oral and/or written preliminary summary of technical findings to interpreting physician for use in medical diagnosis.
Thoroughly understands the operation of the ultrasound machine and utilizes new sonographic technologies when needed.
Performs routine cardiac ultrasound procedures in a clinic, hospital, and mobile sites depending on location.
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).