Cardiac Sonographer

Sanford Health

. Prepare patients for echocardiography exams by explaining procedures, transferring patients, applying gel, and positioning patients .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeEast Grand Forks • Minnesota • United StatesJunior💰 $34 - $52 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing echocardiograms and operating ultrasound equipment while adhering to safety and infection control standards. Capable of providing high-quality ultrasonography services in various clinical settings and supervising or training others in the field.

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Echocardiography ProceduresUltrasound Equipment OperationCardiac Ultrasound CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)IAC Accreditation Maintenance

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Hard Skills

EchocardiogramsDiagnostic ImagingSonographic TechnologiesRoutine Cardiac Ultrasound ProceduresPatient PositioningInfection Control ProceduresSafety Standards

Soft Skills

Professional InteractionTraining and Supervision

Tools & Technologies

Ultrasound Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

ARRTARDMSCCIBasic Life Support (BLS)NDMIRT Licensure

Industry Keywords

Cardiac UltrasoundMobile EchocardiographyHealthcare StandardsAccreditation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare patients for echocardiography exams by explaining procedures, transferring patients, applying gel, and positioning patients
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record diagnostic images
Perform echocardiograms and provide oral and/or written preliminary technical findings to interpreting physicians
Perform routine cardiac ultrasound procedures in clinics, hospitals, and mobile sites
Utilize new sonographic technologies when needed
Assist with submission and/or maintenance of IAC accreditation
Supervise or train students and cardiac sonographers as needed
Follow Sanford safety, infection control, and internal standards and procedures
Provide ultrasonography services where expanded responsibilities apply
Travel to various regional sites for mobile echocardiography services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program OR a bachelor’s degree and one year equivalent work experience required when working in Minnesota
Credentialed with ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI, or registry eligible within 18 months of hire when working in states other than South Dakota
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required
For employees who provide outreach mobile services, maintenance of a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required
Willingness/ability to travel to various regional sites, including passenger flights and occasional overnight stays
When working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the NDMIRT Board is required
Knowledge of ultrasound equipment and sonographic technologies
Ability to perform routine cardiac ultrasound procedures in clinic, hospital, and mobile sites
Ability to adhere to safety, infection control, and internal standards and procedures
Ability to interact professionally and effectively with health care professionals

Benefits

Comp & perks

$20,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year work commitment
Company vehicle for outreach mobile services
Philips CX 50 to perform exams
Scheduled weekly hours of 40