Cardiac Sonographer

Job overview

Cardiac Sonographer at Sanford Health in Underwood, ND. This is a full-time, onsite position with varied shifts and a salary range of $37.00 - $52.00 per hour. Sanford Health is dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience. This role involves performing echocardiography tests and procedures according to American Society of Echocardiography standards. Responsibilities include patient preparation, operating ultrasound equipment, producing and recording images, and providing preliminary findings to the interpreting physician. The sonographer may also supervise or train students and other sonographers.

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).
• Additionally, based on the facility, some Sanford markets/facility sites may expand job responsibilities to include ultrasonography.

What we're looking for

Education

Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program required (South Dakota); Associate degree or equivalent experience (Minnesota); Minimum of one year equivalent work experience or an allied health certificate/diploma (other states)

Experience

Minimum of one year equivalent work experience or an allied health certificate/diploma

Skills & competencies

cardiac sonographer

sanford health

underwood nd

full-time

varied shifts

travel required

weekends required

$37+/hr

$52/hr

healthcare

diagnostic imaging

echocardiography

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Sanford Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. Sector: 62.