Cardiac Sonographer - Echo/Vascular Lab

Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer | Echo/Vascular Lab | Sioux Falls, SD

City: Sioux Falls

State: SD

Department : Echo/Vascular Lab - Cardiac Sonography - Sioux Falls

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Varies

Hours Per Shift: Other

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.

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Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required. Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort. Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations. Clean, check, and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary. Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles. Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis. Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses, such as fluid accumulations.

Position is full-time, 64 hours per pay period.

Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program or a minimum of one year equivalent work experience or

an allied health certificate/diploma preferred.

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or registry eligible is required within 6 - 12 months of hire. Unique situations may be reviewed.

For employees who provide outreach mobile services, maintenance of a valid drivers license and good driving record is required. This may include passenger on flights and occasional overnight stays at assigned sites. Employees are held to the Sanford category driver's license policy and medical guidelines when applicable for job duties.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.