Cardiac Sonographer

sanford; Town of Weston (WI); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Résumé du poste

Sanford Health is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiography exams across hospital, clinic, and mobile sites, following ASE standards.

The role features day shifts with a strong emphasis on patient prep, image acquisition, and communication with physicians. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 may apply, and compliance with safety and HIPAA policies is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program required when working in South Dakota.
• Graduate from an accredited school of cardiac sonography program or one year work experience in cardiac sonography preferred when working in North Dakota.
• Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program OR a bachelor's degree and one year equivalent work experience when working in Minnesota.
• Minimum of one year equivalent work experience or an allied health certificate/diploma when working in all other states.
• ARDMS/CCI or registry eligible within 12 months (South Dakota) or ARRT/ARDMS/CCI or registry eligible within 18 months (other states).
• NDMIRT licensure if performing imaging in North Dakota.

Responsabilités

• Perform echocardiograms and record findings.
• Explain procedures to patients and prepare them for exams.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images.
• Provide preliminary summaries to interpreting physicians.
• Work across clinics, hospitals, and mobile sites as needed.
• Assist in IAC accreditation and HIPAA compliance.
• Supervise or train students and cardiac sonographers when needed.

Connaissances

Cardiac ultrasound

Patient care

Team collaboration

Ultrasound operation

Formation

Two-year cardiac ultrasound program

Bachelor's degree in cardiac sonography or related field

Allied health certificate/diploma

Outils

Ultrasound equipment

Description du poste

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.

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30

Compensation: Salary Range: $38.00 - $52.00

This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $20,000!

Union Position: No

Department Details

Summary

Performs echocardiography tests/procedures in accordance with the American Society of Echocardiography standards.

Job Description

Work Shift: Great schedule! Monday - Friday daytime shifts that can vary slightly but fall between 6:30 am and 5:00 pm. Call is only one night per week and falls Mon - Thurs. Very rare weekend shifts.

*This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $20,000!*

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.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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