Sanford Health·Aberdeen, South Dakota
The Cardiac Sonographer performs echocardiography tests and prepares patients for exams. They operate ultrasound equipment and provide preliminary summaries of findings to physicians.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
$32.50 - $52.00 $15,000 sign on bonus!
Covering day shifts at SAMC. Performing scheduled and in-patient echoes, Stress tests, TEE's. No call coverage No weekend coverage
Performs echocardiography tests/procedures in accordance with the American Society of Echocardiography standards.
Prepares patients for exams by explaining procedures, transferring patients to the ultrasound table, applying gel, and positioning patients properly.
Operates the ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses, such as fluid accumulations.
Performs the echocardiogram and oral and/or written preliminary summary of technical findings to interpreting physician for use in medical diagnosis.
Thoroughly understands the operation of the ultrasound machine and utilizes new sonographic technologies when needed.
Performs routine cardiac ultrasound procedures in a clinic, hospital, and mobile sites depending on location.
Interacts professionally and effectively with fellow health care professionals.
Assists in the submission and /or maintenance of Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation when necessary.
Supervises or trains students and cardiac sonographers as needed.
Adheres to safety and infection control policies established by Sanford.
Adheres to established internal standards and procedures abstracted from Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPPA).
Additionally, based on the facility, some Sanford markets/facility sites may expand job responsibilities to include ultrasonography.
Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program required.
When working or hired in
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 and must have an allied health certificate/diploma in an imaging modality to be considered for on the job training.
When working in
Minnesota: Graduate from an accredited two-year Cardiac Ultrasound Program OR a bachelor’s degree and one year equivalent work experience required.
When working in all other states: Minimum of one year equivalent work experience or an allied health certificate/diploma required.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Candidates must graduate from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program or have equivalent experience, with specific credentialing requirements based on the state of employment. Basic Life Support certification is also required within six weeks of employment.
Market context
Cardiac sonography roles in South Dakota are typically tied to hospitals and outpatient cardiology settings that need accurate echocardiographic imaging for diagnosis and follow-up care. This role is competitive because employers often look for accredited training or equivalent experience, state-specific credentialing, and Basic Life Support certification; a sign-on bonus may also be part of the package. Review the posted credentialing details carefully and confirm your certification timeline before applying. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you save research time.