Cardiac Sonographer

Marshfield Clinic Health System; Town of Rice Lake (WI); In loco; USD 44.083 - 71.635; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Marsh Med Ctr Rice Lake is seeking a skilled sonographer to perform echocardiography tests in clinic, hospital, and mobile sites as needed. You will prepare patients, operate ultrasound equipment, and capture precise cardiac images for medical interpretation.

The role involves presenting a concise preliminary report to physicians, mentoring students, and ensuring safety and infection control policies are followed. BLS within six weeks is required.

Competenze

• Graduate from an accredited two-year cardiac ultrasound program (when applicable).
• Credentialed with ARDMS/CCI or registry-eligible within 12–18 months depending on state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment.

Mansioni

• Perform echocardiography tests and procedures following ASE standards.
• Prepare patients for exams, apply gel, position patients, and operate ultrasound equipment to capture images.
• Provide a preliminary summary of findings to the interpreting physician for diagnosis.

Descrizione del lavoro

Facility

Marsh Med Ctr Rice Lake

Location

Rice Lake, WI

Address

1700 W Stout St, Rice Lake, WI 54868, USA

Schedule

Full time
Shift: Mon - Fri; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Weekly Hours: 40 hours

Salary

$32.50 - $52.00 per hour (sign‑on bonus up to $20,000)

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, 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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