Cardiac Sonographer

Overview

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Facility: Aberdeen Medical Center

Location: Aberdeen, SD

Address: 2905 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly

Hours:

32.00

Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00

Pay Info: $15,000 sign on bonus!

• Covering day shifts at SAMC.
• Performing scheduled and in‑patient echoes, Stress tests, and TEE’s.
• No call coverage.
• No weekend coverage.

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 provides oral and/or written preliminary summary of technical findings to the 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 (HIPAA). Additionally, based on the facility, some Sanford markets/facility sites may expand job responsibilities to include ultrasonography.

• Graduate from an accredited two‑year Cardiac Ultrasound Program (South Dakota).
• Graduate from an accredited school of cardiac sonography program or one year work experience in cardiac sonography preferred (North Dakota); on‑job training may be considered with appropriate leadership approval.
• Graduate from an accredited two‑year Cardiac Ultrasound Program or a bachelor’s degree and one year equivalent work experience (Minnesota).
• Minimum of one year equivalent work experience or an allied health certificate/diploma required in all other states.
• Achieve certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or registry eligible within 12 months into the position (South Dakota); within 18 months of hire (other states).
• Licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board required if performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures (North Dakota).
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record for employees who provide outreach mobile services.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re‑certification as necessary.

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

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