Cardiac Sonographer

Sanford Health•Weston, WI

12h•Onsite

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 position performs all required ultrasound and clinical evaluations at a technical level. The role maintains a high standard of medical ethics and is self-motivated to increase understanding and knowledge of vascular disease and new procedures. The Cardiac Sonographer performs clinical assessment and diagnostic vascular laboratory examinations, uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images, and is responsible for the safety, mental, and physical comfort of the patient. The role also assists with the maintenance of laboratory accreditation and establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all customers. A thorough knowledge of cardiac and/or vascular anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamic principles is required, as well as knowledge of two-dimensional color flow and doppler wave form analysis, and understanding of age-related protocols for various testing. Excellent communication skills are essential for working with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare workers. This position may have access to medications for distribution to licensed personnel and may perform ultrasound procedures for a mobile outreach program as well as vascular screenings at various locations, which may involve driving Sanford vehicles, flying by aircraft, and occasional overnight stays.

Requirements

Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology or two years equivalent experience is required.
Registration or eligible to be registered with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) with Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certification or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) with Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) certification.
Obtain RVT or RVS within 24 months into position. Leadership may require this be obtained in less than 24 months depending on needs of the department. Department needs may shorten this time frame if applicable.
When applicable, maintenance of a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.
Employees are held to the Sanford category driver's license policy and medical guidelines when applicable for job duties.
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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.

Responsibilities

Performs all required ultrasound and clinical evaluations at a technical level.
Maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field of vascular disease and new producers, as they evolve.
Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic vascular laboratory examinations.
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical pathological, and diagnostic images.
Responsible for the safety, mental, and physical comfort of the patient while in the sonographer's care.
Assists with the maintenance of laboratory accreditation via Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL), American College of Radiology (ACR), and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all customers (i.e. patients, co-workers, physicians, peers, etc.).
Possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of cardiac and/or vascular anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamic principles.
Knows two-dimensional color flow and doppler wave form analysis.
Understands age-related protocols for the various testing.
Possesses excellent communication skills to work with patients and families, physicians, and other healthcare workers.
May perform ultrasound procedures for our mobile outreach program as well as perform vascular screenings at various locations.
May include driving Sanford vehicles, flying by aircraft, and occasionally an overnight stay at a hotel.