<strong>Careers With Purpose</strong><br> <br><strong>Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.</strong><br> <br><strong>Facility:</strong> Children's Hospital <br><strong>Location:</strong> Sioux Falls, SD <br><strong>Address:</strong> 1600 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA <br><strong>Shift:</strong> Varies <br><strong>Job Schedule:</strong> Full time <br><strong>Weekly Hours:</strong> 40.00<br> <br><strong>Job Summary</strong><br> <br>Performs all required ultrasound and clinical evaluations at a technical level requiring limited supervision. Maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field of adult and pediatric cardiac disease and new techniques as they evolve. Performs clinical assessments and diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations. Utilizes cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images. Responsible for the safety, mental, and physical comfort of the patient while in the sonographer's care. Assists with the maintenance of laboratory accreditation. Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all customers (i.e. patients, co-workers, physicians, peers, etc.). Performs procedures at the hospital and at outreach mobile sites. Outreach mobile requires driving and/or flying with our without physicians. Overnight stays as necessary. Performs echocardiography tests and procedures in accordance with the American Society of Echocardiography standards. Trains and orientates new employees and/or sonography students. Thoroughly understands the operation of the ultrasound machine and utilizes new sonographic technologies. Interacts professionally and effectively with fellow healthcare professionals.<br> <br><strong>Qualifications</strong><br> <br>Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology or equivalent experience is required.<br> <br>Minimum of one year of experience working independently in adult echocardiography is required.<br> <br>Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echocardiography (RDCS AE) certification is required. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS PE) registry certified or must be obtained within 12 months of training with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is required.<br> <br>If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure<br> <br>through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required.<br> <br><strong>Benefits</strong><br> <br>Sanford 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 .<br> <br>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- or send an email to .<br> <br>Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.<br> <br><strong>Req Number:</strong> R- <br><strong>Job Function:</strong> Allied Health <br><strong>Featured:</strong> No<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Fn2NqT%2bfGOnxeVSp22ILADgRd9eHeht%2fe" width="0" height="0" />