Cardiac Sonographer - Full time
Company: Sanford Health
Location: Hazelton
Posted on: July 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Careers With Purpose 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 Location: Bismarck, ND
Address: 300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA Shift: Varies Job
Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $37.00 -
$52.00 Pay Info: $20,000 or $30,000 sign-on bonus options with work
commitment Department Details Join our team where you will have the
opportunity to use best practices and cutting-edge technologies.
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! 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 When working or hired in
South Dakota: Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac
Ultrasound Program required. When working or hired in North Dakota:
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. When working in
Minnesota: Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound
Program OR a bachelor’s degree and one year equivalent work
experience required. When working in all other states: Minimum of
one year equivalent work experience or an allied health
certificate/diploma required. When working or hired in South
Dakota: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
(ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or
registry eligible is required within 12 months into the position.
Leadership may require this to be obtained in less than 12 months
depending on needs of the department. Department needs may shorten
this time frame if applicable. When working in all other states:
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. Leadership
may extend this time depending on department needs. 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. 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, and a generous time off package to maintain a
healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total
Rewards, visit . 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-0196354 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No
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