Cardiac Sonographer

Sanford Health

. Perform echocardiography tests and procedures according to American Society of Echocardiography standards .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $34 - $52 per hourWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in performing echocardiography tests and procedures according to established standards, while effectively preparing patients and operating ultrasound equipment. Capable of providing preliminary technical findings and supervising or training others in cardiac sonography.

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Echocardiography ProceduresUltrasound Equipment OperationCardiac Ultrasound Program GraduateBLS CertificationIAC Accreditation Assistance

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Hard Skills

EchocardiographyUltrasound ImagingPatient PreparationTechnical Findings ReportingSonographic Technologies

Soft Skills

CommunicationSupervisionTraining

Tools & Technologies

Ultrasound MachinesSonographic Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationARDMS EligibilityCCI EligibilityARRT Eligibility

Industry Keywords

American Society of Echocardiography StandardsInfection ControlHIPAA ComplianceMobile SonographerCardiac Sonography

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform echocardiography tests and procedures according to American Society of Echocardiography standards
Prepare patients by explaining procedures, transferring them to the ultrasound table, applying gel, and positioning them
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses
Perform echocardiograms and provide oral and/or written preliminary technical findings to interpreting physicians
Operate ultrasound machines and use new sonographic technologies as needed
Perform routine cardiac ultrasound procedures in clinics, hospitals, and mobile sites
Travel to various regional sites as a regional mobile sonographer based out of East Grand Forks
Assist with IAC accreditation submissions and maintenance when necessary
Supervise or train students and cardiac sonographers as needed
Follow Sanford safety, infection control, and internal standards and procedures
Perform ultrasonography where responsibilities are expanded based on the facility

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program required when working or hired in South Dakota
For 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, with an allied health certificate/diploma in an imaging modality required for consideration
For Minnesota: graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program OR a bachelor’s degree and one year equivalent work experience required
For all other states: minimum of one year equivalent work experience or an allied health certificate/diploma required
ARDMS, CCI, or registry eligibility required within 12 months in South Dakota
ARRT, ARDMS, CCI, or registry eligibility required within 18 months of hire in all other states
North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board licensure required when performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures in North Dakota
Valid driver’s license and good driving record required for employees providing outreach mobile services
Must comply with Sanford category driver's license policy and medical guidelines when applicable
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required
Ability to travel to assigned regional sites, including passenger flights and occasional overnight stays
Must adhere to safety, infection control, and HIPPA standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

$20,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year work commitment
Company vehicle
Philips CX 50 ultrasound equipment
Sanford employee benefits are not otherwise specified