Cardiac Echo Sonographer - Devils Lake

Altru Health System; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance may be available

Lifestyle spending credit $300

Job summary

Altru Health System in Devils Lake, ND is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to produce high-quality images of heart muscle and function, assist with transesophageal studies, and support complex cardiology procedures. You will set up and operate ultrasound equipment, record data, and convey pertinent clinical information to the physician.

The role requires RDCS/ARDMS certification or eligibility, an associate degree in cardiac sonography or related field, and a commitment to patient education and

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Cardiac Sonography or related field.
• ND temporary license accepted prior to start.
• Minimum 1 year related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies cardiac anatomy and communicates findings to the cardiologist.
• Assists the cardiologist with exams and adapts protocol as needed.
• Performs echo data analysis and reviews quality of echocardiograms.
• Collects clinical information prior to exams and ensures proper orders.
• Provides education to patients about procedures.
• Performs other duties to support the department.

Education

Associates - Cardiac Sonographer or Related Field

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.

Location:

Altru Clinic | Devils Lake1001 7th St. NEDevils Lake, ND 58301

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

*Individuals participating in Altru educational sponsorship or apprenticeship programs are not eligible to receive any additional recruitment incentives.

Schedule/Hours: 36-40 hours per week, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, no 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

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: R8058

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)