Cardiac Sonographer

Sanford Health•Aberdeen, SD

1d•$33 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiography procedures in accordance with American Society of Echocardiography standards. This position covers day shifts at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center and performs scheduled and inpatient echocardiograms, stress tests, and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs). The role has no call or weekend coverage and follows a Monday–Friday day-shift schedule. The sonographer prepares patients for examinations, operates ultrasound equipment to produce and record images, and performs echocardiograms. The position provides oral or written preliminary summaries of technical findings to the interpreting physician for use in medical diagnosis. It also involves using sonographic technologies, performing routine cardiac ultrasound procedures in clinic, hospital, and mobile settings as applicable, collaborating professionally with health care professionals, supporting IAC accreditation, and supervising or training students and cardiac sonographers as needed. The employee follows Sanford safety, infection-control, and internal procedures. Depending on the facility, responsibilities may also include ultrasonography.

Requirements

Education and experience requirements vary by work location: South Dakota requires graduation from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program.
For North Dakota, graduation from an accredited cardiac sonography school or one year of cardiac sonography work experience is preferred; on-the-job training may be considered with appropriate leadership approval and an allied health certificate or 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 or 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 timeframe depending on department needs.
For North Dakota employees performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the NDMIRT Board is required.
Employees providing outreach mobile services must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record; applicable duties may include being a passenger on flights and occasional overnight stays.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six weeks of employment, with recertification as necessary.
Follow Sanford safety, infection-control, and internal standards and procedures.

Nice To Haves

In North Dakota, graduation from an accredited cardiac sonography school 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 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.
Understand and operate ultrasound equipment and use new sonographic technologies when needed.
Perform routine cardiac ultrasound procedures in clinic, hospital, and mobile settings, depending on location.
Interact professionally and effectively with fellow health care professionals.
Assist with submission and/or maintenance of Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation when necessary.
Supervise or train students and cardiac sonographers as needed.
Follow Sanford safety, infection-control, and internal standards and procedures.
Depending on facility needs, perform ultrasonography.
Perform scheduled and inpatient echocardiograms, stress tests, and TEEs at Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center.