Cardiac Sonographer

Job overview

Cardiac Sonographer, onsite, in Tuttle, ND. Salary range $37.00 - $52.00 per hour. Sanford Health is a large rural health system dedicated to transforming healthcare. This role performs echocardiography tests and procedures, prepares patients, operates ultrasound equipment, and records images for interpretation.

What you'll do

• 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).

What we're looking for

Education

When working or hired in South Dakota: Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program required.

Experience

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.

Skills & competencies

cardiac sonographer

tuttle nd

sanford health

full-time

varies

no weekends

no on-call

$37.00+/hr

$52.00/hr

allied health

healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Sanford Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities. Sector: 71.