Cardiac Sonographer

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

11d•$34 - $52

About The Position

Performs echocardiography tests and procedures in accordance with American Society of Echocardiography standards. Prepares patients for exams by explaining procedures, transferring and positioning them, and applying gel. Operates ultrasound equipment to produce and record images and performs echocardiograms, providing oral or written preliminary summaries of technical findings to interpreting physicians for use in diagnosis. Understands ultrasound machine operation and uses new sonographic technologies when needed. Performs routine cardiac ultrasound procedures in clinic, hospital, and mobile settings, depending on location. May assist with Intersocietal Accreditation Commission accreditation, supervise or train students and cardiac sonographers, and—in some facilities—perform ultrasonography. Follows Sanford safety, infection-control, and internal standards and procedures related to HIPAA.

Requirements

South Dakota: Graduate of an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program.
North Dakota: Graduate of an accredited cardiac sonography program or one year of cardiac sonography work experience preferred. On-the-job training may be considered with appropriate leadership approval; an allied health certificate or diploma in an imaging modality is required for consideration.
Minnesota: Graduate of an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program, or a bachelor’s degree and one year of equivalent work experience.
All other states: At least one year of equivalent work experience or an allied health certificate/diploma.
South Dakota: ARDMS or CCI credential, or registry eligibility, required within 12 months of starting; leadership may set an earlier deadline based on department needs.
All other states: ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI credential, or registry eligibility, required within 18 months of hire; leadership may extend this based 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 good driving record; the work may involve riding on flights and occasional overnight stays at assigned sites.
BLS certification is required within six weeks of employment and must be recertified as necessary.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for exams by explaining procedures, transferring patients to the ultrasound table, applying gel, and positioning patients.
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses.
Perform echocardiograms and provide oral and/or written preliminary summaries of technical findings to interpreting physicians.
Understand ultrasound machine operation and use new sonographic technologies when needed.
Perform routine cardiac ultrasound procedures in clinic, hospital, 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 related to HIPAA.
Perform ultrasonography where job responsibilities are expanded by the facility.