What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonographer Cardiology position at Avera Health?
Location :
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Worker Type : Regular
Work Shift :
Day Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range :
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
32.25 - $48.50
Position Highlights
Exciting opportunity to join Avera as a Cardiac Sonographer!
Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve
Be a part of a rewarding team
Hours : Day shift with wknd / hol / call rotation
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Responsible for performing transthoracic echoes and vascular ultrasound exams, apply Holter and Event monitors, and perform EKGs on patients of all ages as ordered.
What you will do
- Produces accurate and efficient clinical diagnostic images as directed by providers and / or radiologists according to established standards and protocols.
- Initiates proper intervention to radiologist or referring provider when test indicates immediate attention.
- Reviews appropriate indications for tests ordered and contacts provider for more information when needed, reporting inappropriate indications to leadership.
- Provides test data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to the reading radiologist for interpretation. Makes hard copy images as directed.
- Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, and environment and infection control.
- Assists with staff / student on-the-job training and orientation.
- Assists with analysis, collection and maintenance of records as required by department manager, Quality Improvement, Joint Commission, MDH, ACR standards, OSHA guidelines or as may be required by the facility or law.
- Assists medical records reconciliation of signed orders to performed exams through daily QC.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience :
Preferred Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience :
Expectations and Standards
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO front-loaded for eligible hires
Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity. 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 .
Salary : $32 - $49
