Cardiac Sonographer

Marshfield Clinic Health System; Park Falls (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

Marshfield Clinic Health System is seeking a skilled echocardiography technician in Park Falls, WI. This full-time position involves performing echocardiography tests, preparing patients, and documenting technical findings for medical diagnosis. Candidates must have appropriate qualifications from an accredited program and relevant certifications. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans, to promote work-life balance and career satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program required or equivalent work experience depending on the state.
• Credentialing with ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI or registry eligible within 12–18 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography tests/procedures in accordance with proper standards.
• Prepare patients for exams and operate ultrasound equipment.
• Record and summarize technical findings for physician diagnosis.

Skills

Echocardiography procedures

Patient care

Ultrasound equipment operation

Technical findings documentation

Education

Accredited Cardiac Ultrasound Program

Bachelor’s degree with equivalent work experience

Job description

Job Information

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Park Falls

Location: Park Falls, WI

Address: 98 Sherry Ave, Park Falls, WI 54552, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

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 (HIPAA).

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.

Credentialed with ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI, or registry eligible within 12–18 months of hire depending on state, with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required in South Dakota and other states as outlined above.

For North Dakota, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required if performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures.

Employees who provide outreach mobile services must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

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, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

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