Cardiac Sonographer

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

14d•$34 - $52

About The Position

Performs echocardiography tests and procedures in accordance with American Society of Echocardiography standards. Prepares patients for exams, operates ultrasound equipment to produce and record images, performs echocardiograms, and provides oral and/or written preliminary technical findings to the interpreting physician for use in medical diagnosis. Uses and understands ultrasound equipment and new sonographic technologies as needed. Performs routine cardiac ultrasound procedures in clinics, hospitals, and mobile sites depending on location. Responsibilities may expand to include ultrasonography at some Sanford markets or facility sites.

Requirements

Education and experience requirements vary by work location: South Dakota requires graduation from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program; North Dakota prefers graduation from an accredited cardiac sonography program or one year of cardiac sonography work experience; Minnesota requires graduation from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program or a bachelor’s degree and one year of equivalent work experience; all other states require at least one year of equivalent work experience or an allied health certificate/diploma.
In North Dakota, on-the-job training may be considered with appropriate leadership approval; an allied health certificate/diploma in an imaging modality is required to be considered.
In South Dakota, ARDMS or CCI credentialing, or registry eligibility, is required within 12 months of starting the position; leadership may require a shorter timeframe 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 timeframe depending on department needs.
North Dakota employees performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures must have licensure through the NDMIRT Board.
Employees providing outreach mobile services must maintain a valid driver’s license and a good driving record; Sanford’s category driver’s license policy and medical guidelines apply when relevant.
Basic Life Support certification is required within six weeks of employment and must be recertified as necessary.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for exams by explaining procedures, transferring them to the ultrasound table, applying gel, and positioning them properly.
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses.
Perform echocardiograms and provide oral and/or written preliminary summaries of technical findings to the interpreting physician.
Understand the operation of ultrasound equipment and use new sonographic technologies when needed.
Perform routine cardiac ultrasound procedures in clinics, hospitals, and mobile sites, depending on location.
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 based on HIPAA.
Perform ultrasonography where responsibilities are expanded based on the facility.