Cardiac Sonographer

Position: Cardiac Sonographer
Location: Rapid City, SD
Duration: 2 Months

Required Credentials:

• Annual Core Competencies
• Candidate Confirmation Form
• Clinical References (2)
• COVID Requirement
• CPR Certification: BLS
• Criminal Background Check Report
• Drug Screen
• Education Verification
• Hep B Titers / Vaccine / Declination
• HIPAA Training
• Job Description – Facility
• JPEG Photo
• License/Certification (ARDMS or CCI-RCS)
• MMR Titers or Immunizations
• Photo ID
• Physical Examination
• Resume
• Skills Check List
• TB Testing
• TDAP Vaccination
• Unit Competency
• Varicella Titers or Immunization

Additional Information:

About Facility:

• Imaging Rooms: 11 in the clinic
• Travelers must live > 100 miles away from the facility
• Permanent staff must wait 1 full year to return as a traveler

General Information:

• Minimum Experience: 2 years
• Acceptance of First-time Travelers: Yes

Patient Types:

• Population: Adult experience required; Pediatric experience is a bonus
• Procedures: Routine scans (Complete/Limited), 2D measurements, strain imaging, Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), Stress Echocardiogram
• Patients Seen per Day: Outpatient – 8; Inpatient – 6-8

Required Certifications:

• BLS
• ARDMS or CCI-RCS

Required Education:

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Sonography

Skills Required:

• Detailed during the interview process

Support on the Unit:

• Patient Service Representative for check-ins
• Registered Nurses (RNs)
• 17 additional sonographers within the department
• Physician support – 14 Cardiologists
• Clinical Informaticist

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC
• Equipment: PHILLIPS Cv-x and 7C

Floating:

• Floating from the clinic to the hospital.
• Call Coverage in the hospital 6 nights per month with weekend call occurring every 6-7 weeks

Orientation:

• 5 days

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: Call every 6-7 weeks
• Call required: Call Coverage in the hospital 6 nights per month with weekend call occurring every 6-7 weeks