Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 53,891 - 80,837; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Edgewood Vista in Grand Forks seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to produce heart imaging. The role involves assisting with various procedures and requires an Associate's degree in a related field. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and be able to provide patient education. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including education assistance, with a commitment to patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing and analyzing cardiac imaging.
• Certification from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required within 18 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Produce images of heart muscle using ultrasound equipment.
• Assist cardiologists with trans-esophageal cardiograms.
• Provide education related to patient procedures.

Skills

Cardiac anatomy identification

Patient care and education

Computer analysis and calculations

Effective communication

Education

Associates – Cardiac Sonographer or Related Field

Job description

Location

Altru Clinic
1300 S. Columbia Rd.
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Pay Range: $39.12 - $58.68

Summary

Educational Sponsorship Program:

Altru encourages and supports the continuing growth and development of its current and future employees by offering educational financial assistance. The educational sponsorship incentive program is intended to cover all or a portion of the per‑semester cost of tuition, program and management fees while pursuing a degree required for a qualified future role at Altru.

Program Eligibility:

• Must maintain full‑time enrollment at an accredited regional academic partner and complete the program within expected academic guidelines (associate, 2‑year, bachelor, 4‑year).
• Recipients must provide proof of ongoing full‑time enrollment within the degree program (transcript) and maintain at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA to continue to qualify.
• If the program requires clinical rotations, the student will be expected to complete the rotation at Altru.
• Current employees must maintain at least casual employment status while enrolled and pursuing a qualified degree.
• Applicants who are current employees must be in good standing at the time of application.

Employment Commitment:

• Education related expenses up to $25,000: two (2) year employment commitment.
• Education related expenses exceeding $25,000: three (3) year employment commitment.

How to Apply for Educational Sponsorship:

Interested employees/candidates can apply through this posting and proceed through the recruitment selection process. It is necessary to begin this process early as the completed application must be received by Human Resources at least 30 calendar days prior to commencement of the educational program. Selected employee/candidate must agree to and sign an Educational Sponsorship Agreement.

Job Description

The Cardiac Sonographer produces images of heart muscle and functioning by setting up ultrasound equipment, operating and adjusting equipment, recording cardiac data and measurements, and protecting and helping patients. This position assists with trans‑esophageal cardiograms, dobutamine stress tests, and other procedures as needed. The technologist identifies pertinent clinical information and communicates it to the physician.

Essential Job Functions

• Identifies cardiac anatomy according to age of patient, as well as cardiac anomalies, heart disease and pertinent clinical information and communicates this to the cardiologist.
• Assists the cardiologist with patient exams and identifies any changes of patient clinical circumstances which may alter the exam protocol and performance.
• Performs computer analysis and demonstrates competency in making quantitative calculations of echo data. Reviews echocardiograms for quality and completeness and the cardiologist’s preference.
• Collects and reviews all required clinical information prior to performing exams and communicates information to the physician and co‑workers, e.g., patient history, pertinent symptoms, etc. Ensures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and reviews charts to ensure that proper exams are performed.
• Provides education appropriate to patient procedure and within scope of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Within 18 months of start date | HR primary sources
• ND Medical Imaging License | ND Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy Board of Exam | Prior to start date | HR primary sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of start date | Learning Management System

Notes

• Temporary ND license accepted prior to start.

Education

• Required: Associates – Cardiac Sonographer or Associates – Related Field.

Work Experience

• Preferred: Minimum of 1 year related experience.

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective workplace and patient communication.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stand: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Crawl: Not applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5‑33%)
• Twist: Frequently (34‑66%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67‑100%)
• See: Continuously (67‑100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67‑100%)

Weight Demands

• Lift – Floor to waist level: Medium (20‑40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20‑40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20‑40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20‑40 pounds)

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67‑100%)
• Outdoor: Not applicable
• Extreme temperature: Not applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility or transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this Position

Infrequent Driver
Reference ID: R1680

Benefits

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full‑ and part‑time employees. Benefits include a health plan, 401(k) retirement plan, dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, and paid time off (PTO).