Cardiac Sonographer

Good Samaritan Society; East Grand Forks (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in East Grand Forks, MN seeks a cardiac sonographer to perform echocardiography tests in clinic, hospital, and mobile sites. You will travel regionally using a company vehicle and Philips CX 50 to perform exams, adhering to ASE standards and reporting findings to the interpreting physician.

The role requires ARDMS/CCI certification or registry eligibility, BLS within six weeks, and license where applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound program.
• Minnesota requires a two-year program or a bachelor’s degree with one year of experience.
• ARDMS/CCI certification or registry eligibility within 12–18 months depending on state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography tests per ASE standards.
• Explain procedures and prepare patients for exams.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to record images of cardiac structures.
• Provide preliminary summary of findings to interpreting physician.
• Travel to regional sites with a company vehicle.
• Assist in IAC accreditation and supervise/train students as needed.
• Adhere to HIPAA and safety policies.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

ARDMS/CCI certification or registry

BLS certification

Driver's license

Education

Two-year Cardiac Ultrasound program

Bachelor's degree in cardiac sonography or related field

NDMIRT licensure (if applicable)

Tools

Philips CX50 ultrasound system

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: East Grand Forks Clinic 625 Demers Clinic
Location: East Grand Forks, MN
Address: 625 Demers Ave, East Grand Forks, MN 56721, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $34.00 - $52.00
Pay Info: $20,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year work commitment

Department Details

Regional mobile position based out of East Grand Forks. Sonographer will travel to various regional sites to perform echocardiograms. Position includes a company vehicle and Philips CX 50 to perform these exams.

Job Summary

Performs echocardiography tests/procedures in accordance with the American Society of Echocardiography standards. Prepares patients for exams by explaining procedures, transferring patients to the ultrasound table, applying gel, and positioning patients properly. Operates the ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses, such as fluid accumulations. Performs the echocardiogram and oral and/or written preliminary summary of technical findings to interpreting physician for use in medical diagnosis.

Thoroughly understands the operation of the ultrasound machine and utilizes new sonographic technologies when needed. Performs routine cardiac ultrasound procedures in a clinic, hospital, and mobile sites depending on location. Interacts professionally and effectively with fellow health care professionals. Assists in the submission and /or maintenance of Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation when necessary.

Supervises or trains students and cardiac sonographers as needed. Adheres to safety and infection control policies established by Sanford. Adheres to established internal standards and procedures abstracted from Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPPA).

Additionally, based on the facility, some Sanford markets/facility sites may expand job responsibilities to include ultrasonography.

Qualifications

When working or hired in South Dakota: Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program required.

When working or hired in North Dakota: Graduate from an accredited school of cardiac sonography program or one year work experience in cardiac sonography preferred. On the job training may be considered with appropriate leadership approval and must have an allied health certificate/diploma in an imaging modality to be considered for on the job training.

When working in Minnesota: Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program OR a bachelor's degree and one year equivalent work experience required.

When working in all other states: Minimum of one year equivalent work experience or an allied health certificate/diploma required.

When working or hired in South Dakota: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or registry eligible is required within 12 months into the position. Leadership may require this to be obtained in less than 12 months depending on needs of the department. Department needs may shorten this time frame if applicable.

When working in all other states: Credentialed with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or registry eligible is required within 18 months of hire. Leadership may extend this time depending on department needs.

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.

For employees who provide outreach mobile services, maintenance of a valid driver's license and good driving record is required. This may include passenger on flights and occasional overnight stays at assigned sites. Employees are held to the Sanford category driver's license policy and medical guidelines when applicable for job duties.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• work/life balance benefits
• a generous time off package

For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0274367
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No