Sanford Health Hiring For Cardiac Sonographer at Fargo, ND, United States , United States Full Time

Job Description

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Broadway Hospital

Location: Fargo, ND

Address: 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA

Shift: 8 Hours – Varied Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40. 00

Salary Range: $31.00 – $44

Department Details

We offer various 8 hour shifts with the earliest starting at 6:30 a.m. and the latest starting at 9:30 a.m. Due to the size of the lab, only 1 weekend of call in a six week period along with 3 weekdays of call. We do a self-schedule so you pick your weekend/weekday call shift as well as the majority of your schedule

We are a very advanced lab that offers many opportunities in the world of echo. Below are a few things we experience on a daily basis.

• 3D imaging both TTE and TEE
• Strain imaging
• Pediatric echo

o 5 pediatric cardiologists

o Fetal echo

o Experience all major congenital abnormalities

o Outreach clinic to various locations via airplane with same day departure/arrival

• Structural heart opportunity

o We are involved in many different structural heart procedures and offer the most advanced imaging including 3D TTE and 3D TEE. Below are the procedures we are involved in:

TAVR procedures

LAA occlusion Procedures

Mitral Clip procedures

PFO closures

• Intracardiac echo
• Adult outreach opportunities

Machines

We use a variety of machines with the majority being Philips along with a few GE machines. Machines include:

• Philips Epic CVx
• Philips Epic 7
• Philips Affinity
• Philips CX50
• Philips IE33
• GE Vivid 7
• GE Vivid E9
• GE Vivid E95

Job Summary

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.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program required.

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), required within 6 months of hire. Leadership may extend this time depending on department needs.

North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required.

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

Benefits

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, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-80503

Job Function: Allied Health

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