Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer
Altru Health System, Grand Forks, ND, United States
Location
Altru Clinic 1300 S. Columbia Rd. Grand Forks, ND 58201
Pay Range $39.12 - $58.68 USD Hourly
Summary
Salary range: $39.12 - $58.68 USD Hourly
$10,000 Sign on Bonus or Educational Sponsorship available
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
A comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) match and a lifestyle spending allowance of $300
Open to new graduates
Individuals participating in Altru educational sponsorship or apprenticeship programs are not eligible to receive any additional recruitment incentives.
Work Schedule/Hours 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm plus call
Job Description The Cardiac Sonographer produces images of heart muscle and functioning by setting-up ultrasound equipment, operating and adjusting equipment, recording cardiac data and measurements, and protecting and helping patients. This position assists with trans esophageal cardiograms, dobutamine stress test and other procedures as needed. The technologist identifies pertinent clinical information and communicates this to the physician.
Essential Job Functions
Identifies cardiac anatomy according to age of patient, as well as, cardiac anomalies, heart disease and pertinent clinical information and communicates this to cardiologist.
Assists the cardiologist with patient exams and identifies any changes of patient clinical circumstances which may alter the exam protocol and performance.
Performs computer analysis and demonstrates competency in making quantitative calculations of echo data. Reviews echocardiograms for quality and completeness and cardiologist’s preference.
Collects and reviews all required clinical information prior to performing exams and communicates information to the physician and co-workers, i.e., patient history, pertinent symptoms, etc. Assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and reviews charts to ensure proper exams are performed.
Provides education appropriate to patient procedure and within scope of responsibility.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certifications
Sonographer | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Within 18 Months of Start Date.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) | Cardiovascular Credentialing International | Within 18 Months of Start Date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date.
Notes
Temporary ND license accepted prior to start.
Can be registered with ARDMS or CCI.
Education
Required: Associates - Cardiac Sonographer OR Associates - Related Field.
Work Experience
Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience.
Language Requirements This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands
Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
Crawl: Not Applicable
Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
See: Continuously (67-100%)
Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
Weight Demands
Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working Conditions
Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
Outdoor: Not Applicable
Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable
Driving Requirement Definitions
Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement For This Position Infrequent Driver
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Pay Range $39.12 - $58.68 USD Hourly
Summary
Salary range: $39.12 - $58.68 USD Hourly
$10,000 Sign on Bonus or Educational Sponsorship available
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
A comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) match and a lifestyle spending allowance of $300
Open to new graduates
Individuals participating in Altru educational sponsorship or apprenticeship programs are not eligible to receive any additional recruitment incentives.
Work Schedule/Hours 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm plus call
Job Description The Cardiac Sonographer produces images of heart muscle and functioning by setting-up ultrasound equipment, operating and adjusting equipment, recording cardiac data and measurements, and protecting and helping patients. This position assists with trans esophageal cardiograms, dobutamine stress test and other procedures as needed. The technologist identifies pertinent clinical information and communicates this to the physician.
Essential Job Functions
Identifies cardiac anatomy according to age of patient, as well as, cardiac anomalies, heart disease and pertinent clinical information and communicates this to cardiologist.
Assists the cardiologist with patient exams and identifies any changes of patient clinical circumstances which may alter the exam protocol and performance.
Performs computer analysis and demonstrates competency in making quantitative calculations of echo data. Reviews echocardiograms for quality and completeness and cardiologist’s preference.
Collects and reviews all required clinical information prior to performing exams and communicates information to the physician and co-workers, i.e., patient history, pertinent symptoms, etc. Assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and reviews charts to ensure proper exams are performed.
Provides education appropriate to patient procedure and within scope of responsibility.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certifications
Sonographer | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Within 18 Months of Start Date.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) | Cardiovascular Credentialing International | Within 18 Months of Start Date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date.
Notes
Temporary ND license accepted prior to start.
Can be registered with ARDMS or CCI.
Education
Required: Associates - Cardiac Sonographer OR Associates - Related Field.
Work Experience
Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience.
Language Requirements This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands
Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
Crawl: Not Applicable
Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
See: Continuously (67-100%)
Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
Weight Demands
Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working Conditions
Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
Outdoor: Not Applicable
Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable
Driving Requirement Definitions
Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement For This Position Infrequent Driver
Reference ID R1680
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