Cardiac & Vascular Imaging Sonographer – Sign-On Bonus

Sioux Center Health; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement match 5%

Career development

Job summary

Avera St Mary’s Hospital is seeking a compassionate Ultrasound Technician to provide expert cardiac and peripheral vascular ultrasound scans. Work with a multidisciplinary team in a patient-centered cardiology department and be part of a system focused on moving health forward for patients and families.

The role requires performing adult cardiac and vascular SE exams, educating patients, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate documentation for physician interpretation.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold an associate degree in a related health care field and applicable radiology credentials.
• ARRT Radiography (R) certification may be required upon hire.
• RDCS (AE) certification upon hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult cardiac and vascular ultrasound exams as directed by the physician.
• Educate patients and families on the procedure and notify the physician if immediate attention is needed.
• Maintain equipment, infection control, safety and other items to ensure high quality performance and patient care in the technical service area.
• Document procedure data in a complete and accurate format for interpretation by the reading physician.
• Responsible for the echocardiographic portion of the Cardiology department and follow billing procedures.
• Set up and maintain quality outreach programs in echocardiography and stress echocardiography as directed.

Education

Associate's degree in a related health care field

ARRT Radiography (R) certification

RDCS (AE) certification

Job description

Avera St Mary’s Hospital is seeking a compassionate Ultrasound Technician to provide expert cardiac and peripheral vascular ultrasound scans. Work with a multidisciplinary team in a patient-centered cardiology department and be part of a system focused on moving health forward for patients and families.

The role requires performing adult cardiac and vascular SE exams, educating patients, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate documentation for physician interpretation.