Cardiac Echo Sonographer

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Altru Health System is hiring a Cardiac Echo Sonographer in Grand Forks, ND. This role involves producing ultrasound images, assisting with cardiology procedures, and communicating vital clinical information. The position offers a competitive pay range, relocation assistance, and a significant sign-on bonus.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance may be available

Lifestyle spending credit $300

Qualifications

• Associates degree required in Cardiac Sonography or a related field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Produce images of heart muscle and functioning using ultrasound equipment.
• Assist cardiologist with patient exams and communicate changes.
• Perform computer analysis on echo data and ensure quality of echocardiograms.

Skills

Cardiac anatomy identification

Patient education

Computer analysis

Education

Associates - Cardiac Sonographer

Associates - Related Field

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• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
• Lifestyle spending credit $300
  
  

Location:

Altru Clinic

1300 S. Columbia Rd.

Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $39.12 - $58.68

Summary

Perks:

• $10,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
• Lifestyle spending credit $300
  
  

Schedule/Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm plus call

The Cardiac Sonographer produces images of heart muscle and functioning by setting-up ultrasound equipment, operating and adjusting equipment, recording cardiac data and measurements, and protecting and helping patients. This position assists with trans esophageal cardiograms, dobutamine stress test and other procedures as needed. The technologist identifies pertinent clinical information and communicates this to the physician.

Essential Job Functions

• Identifies cardiac anatomy according to age of patient, as well as, cardiac anomalies, heart disease and pertinent clinical information and communicates this to the cardiologist.
• Assists the cardiologist with patient exams and identifies any changes of patient clinical circumstances which may alter the exam protocol and performance.
• Performs computer analysis and demonstrates competency in making quantitative calculations of echo data. Reviews echocardiograms for quality and completeness and cardiologist’s preference.
• Collects and reviews all required clinical information prior to performing exams and communicates information to the physician and co-workers, i.e., patient history, pertinent symptoms, etc. Assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and reviews charts to ensure that proper exams are performed.
• Provides education appropriate to patient procedure and within scope of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
  
  

Certifications

• Sonographer | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Within 18 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System
  
  

Notes

• Temporary ND license accepted prior to start
  
  

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Education

• Required: Associates - Cardiac Sonographer- OR -Associates - Related Field
  
  

Work Experience

• Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience
  
  

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
  
  

Weight Demands

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)
  
  

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable
  
  

Driving Requirement Definitions

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
  
  

Driving Requirement For This Position

Infrequent Driver

Reference ID: R5176

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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