Ultrasound Echo Technician
Company: Sanford Health
Location: Wilton
Posted on: July 2, 2025
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Job Description:
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:
Bismarck Medical Center Shift: Varies Job Schedule: Full time Pay
Info: Sign-on bonus available! You will participate in performing
adult and pediatric echoes, TEE, Watchman, TAVRs, 3D, ICE, and
strain. You will also have the opportunity to perform bubble
studies and echoes using an echo enhancing agent. The cardiac
sonographer will assist in echo procedures in the Cath Lab and EP
lab. Will train into pediatric echo and special procedures if
needed. Enjoy using state of the art Philips equipment which
includes several EPIC 7’s. Position is full-time, 80 hours per two
week pay period to include rotating call and holiday schedule. We
are open to hiring new graduates! 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. 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.
Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program
required. Graduate from an accredited school of cardiac sonography
program or one year work experience in cardiac sonography
preferred. On the job training may be considered with appropriate
leadership approval and must have an allied health
certificate/diploma in an imaging modality to be considered for on
the job training. Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac
Ultrasound Program OR a bachelor’s degree and one year equivalent
work experience required. Minimum of one year equivalent work
experience or an allied health certificate/diploma required.
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or registry
eligible is required within 12 months into the position.
Credentialed with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
(ARRT), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
(ARDMS), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or
registry eligible is required within 18 months of hire. If working
in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy
procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and
Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required. For employees who
provide outreach mobile services, maintenance of a valid driver’s
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.
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. 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.Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace
Policy. Job Function: Allied Health
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