Cardiac Echo Sonographer Devils Lake

Everything we do is underscored by a why and that why is one another.

Location:

Altru Clinic Devils Lake 1001 7th St. NE Devils Lake ND 58301

Pay Range: $39.12 - $58.68

Summary:

Perks:
- $10000 sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
- Lifestyle spending credit $300

*Individuals participating in Altru educational sponsorship or apprenticeship programs are not eligible to receive any additional recruitment incentives.

Schedule/Hours: 36-40 hours per week Mon-Fri 8am-5pm no call.

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 the 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 cardiologists 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 that 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.

• Sonographer North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners Prior to Start Date HR Primary Sources

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Within 18 Months of Start Date HR Primary Sources

• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) Within 90 Days of Start Date Learning Management System

• Temporary ND license accepted prior to start

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 ApplicableSquat/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 ApplicableExtreme 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: R8058

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community including friends family and neighbors we need people who are committed to growth excellence and one another.

At Altru youll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. Youll have opportunities to advance your skills work with the latest technologies experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan vision plan life and disability insurance education assistance paid time off (PTO)