Cardiovascular Sonographer

Location: Avera St Mary's Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range: $32.25 – $48.50 (actual rate dependent upon experience). Sign‑on Bonus: $25,000 – $40,000.

Position Highlights

• Eligible for $25,000‑$40,000 sign‑on bonus
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward
• Work where you matter

Brief Overview

Responsible to provide quality cardiac and peripheral vascular ultrasound scans as directed by physician.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult cardiac, vascular, SE exams as directed by the physician.
• Educate patients and family on the procedure being administered and initiate proper interventions, such as notifying the physician when results illustrate immediate attention is needed.
• Maintain equipment, infection control, safety and other items to ensure high‑quality performance and patient care in the technical service area.
• Document procedure data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to the reading physician for interpretation.
• Responsible for the echocardiographic portion of the Cardiology department.
• Follow appropriate billing procedures.
• Set up and maintain quality outreach programs in echocardiography and stress echocardiography as directed.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified, have visual acuity adequate to perform duties, and be able to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Associate's in a related health‑care field (e.g., Respiratory Therapy, Radiology, Cardiovascular Technology)
• Radiography (R) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – Upon hire
• RDCS (AE) – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) – Upon hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• 1‑3 years ultrasound experience

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship
• Wide range of benefits to support balanced, healthy lives