Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking a skilled Echocardiography Technologist to perform pediatric and congenital adult echocardiography. You will rotate between clinic and hospital, performing echoes, and participate in on-call coverage with evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The role includes training in fetal echo with a year to complete, onboarding of new staff, and potential outreach travel. A strong ethics standard and patient safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one year of independent adult echocardiography experience.
• RDCS AE certification required; RDCS PE registry certification or eligibility within 12 months of training.
• NDMIRT licensure required if practicing in North Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Take call at the hospital on a rotational basis (nights, weekends, holidays).
• Rotate between clinic and hospital to perform echoes on congenital adult and pediatric patients.
• Perform echoes at the pediatric echo clinic regularly.
• Coordinate vacation requests with supervisor for approval.

Education

Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology or equivalent experience

RDCS AE certification

RDCS PE registry certification or eligibility

NDMIRT licensure (if in North Dakota)

Job description

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: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $38.00 - $57.00 $30,000 sign‑on bonus with a 3-year work commitment Union Position: No Department Details Come work closely with our pediatric cardiologist on pediatric echo procedures. Learn and perfect skills from the best!

Employee will:

• Take call at the hospital on a rotational basis- this includes weeknights, weekends, and holidays. This would include pediatrics and congenital adult. This may include more than 1 night a week, 1 weekend a month, and 1 holiday per year.
• Rotate between clinic and hospital to perform echoes on congenital adult and pediatric patients as needed and assigned. Congenital adult echoes may be inpatient or outpatient. May be scheduled in hospital echo department as needed.
• Perform echoes on a routine basis at the pediatric echo clinic.
• Need to request vacation through the supervisor for approval for all absences. Please note time may not be approved, even when the provider is out of the office.
• Be trained into fetal echo and given a year to complete after the process of training begins.
• Split duties at the pediatric clinic with other staff.
• May travel to outreach sights if needed.
• May have other duties as assigned to help the team, department, and supervisor.

Summary

Performs all required ultrasound and clinical evaluations at a technical level requiring limited supervision.

Job Description

Maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field of adult and pediatric cardiac disease and new techniques as they evolve. Performs clinical assessments and diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations. Utilizes cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images. Responsible for the safety, mental, and physical comfort of the patient while in the sonographer's care. Assists with the maintenance of laboratory accreditation. Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all customers (i.e. patients, co-workers, physicians, peers, etc.). Performs procedures at the hospital and at outreach mobile sites. Outreach mobile requires driving and/or flying with our without physicians. Overnight stays as necessary. Performs echocardiography tests and procedures in accordance with the American Society of Echocardiography standards. Trains and orientates new employees and/or sonography students. Thoroughly understands the operation of the ultrasound machine and utilizes new sonographic technologies. Interacts professionally and effectively with fellow healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology or equivalent experience is required. Minimum of one year of experience working independently in adult echocardiography is required. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echocardiography (RDCS AE) certification is required. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS PE) registry certified or must be obtained within 12 months of training with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is required. 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.

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

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The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. 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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.