Cardiac Sonographer

Facility: Sanford Broadway Med Ctr
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA

Schedule

• Shift: 8 Hours – Day Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 40.00

Pay

• Salary Range: $34.00 – $52.00 per hour
• $20,000 sign‑on bonus with a 2‑year work commitment

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography tests and procedures in accordance with American Society of Echocardiography standards.
• Prepare patients for exams by explaining procedures, transferring patients to the ultrasound table, applying gel, and positioning patients properly.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses.
• Conduct the echocardiogram and provide oral and/or written preliminary summaries of technical findings to the interpreting physician.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of ultrasound machine operation and apply new sonographic technologies as needed.
• Perform routine cardiac ultrasound procedures in clinic, hospital, and mobile sites.
• Interact professionally and effectively with fellow health‑care professionals.
• Assist in the submission and/or maintenance of Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation when necessary.
• Supervise or train students and cardiac sonographers as needed.
• Adhere to safety and infection‑control policies established by Sanford.
• Follow internal standards and procedures derived from HIPAA regulations.
• Potentially expand responsibilities to include additional ultrasonography based on facility needs.

Qualifications

• South Dakota: Graduate from an accredited two‑year Cardiac Ultrasound program (required). ARDMS or CCI (or registry‑eligible) certification required within 12 months of hire; timeline may be shortened by leadership.
• North Dakota: Graduate from an accredited school of cardiac sonography program or one year work experience in cardiac sonography (preferred). On‑the‑job training possible with appropriate leadership approval and an allied‑health certificate/diploma. If performing medical imaging or radiation therapy, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board is required. BLS certification within six weeks of employment.
• Minnesota: Graduate from an accredited two‑year Cardiac Ultrasound program OR hold a bachelor’s degree with one year equivalent work experience (required).
• All other states: Minimum of one year equivalent work experience or an allied‑health certificate/diploma (required). Credentialed with ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI (or registry‑eligible) within 18 months of hire; timeline may be adjusted by department needs.
• Outreach/mobile service employees: Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and compliance with Sanford driver’s license policy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment and recertified as necessary.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work‑life balance benefits
• Generous time‑off package