Sonographer Cardiology- Full-time at Avera McKennan Hospital summary:
As a Sonographer in Cardiology at Avera, you will perform routine and complex echocardiograms, vascular diagnostic testing, stress tests, and EKGs. Avera offers competitive pay, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for career growth, including a potential $10,000 sign-on bonus and student loan repayment assistance. Ideal candidates should have ARDMS certification in Echocardiography or Vascular Technology and relevant ultrasound experience.
*** This position may be eligible for a $10,000 Sign on Bonus ***
Join the team at Avera!
Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.
Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.
Join Avera as a Sonographer!
*This position may be eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus*
Position Highlights
- Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
- Career growth opportunities!
Job Summary
Performs routine and complex echocardiograms, vascular diagnostic testing, stress tests and EKGs in-house and on Mobile Outreach.
Education and/or Experience
- Graduate of an A.M.A. approved school in a related health field (i.e., Cardiovascular Technology) preferred.
- Two - three years of previous ultrasound experience preferred.
- Required to have a working knowledge of cardiac and vascular pathology.
Certification/Licensure/Registrations
- ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) registered in either Echocardiograms (RDCS) (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer)/ or Vascular Technology (RVT) (Registered Vascular Technologist) required. New graduates must have initial registry within 12 months of hire.
- Second, ARDMS registered within 18 months of hire is required.
- Completion of the Child Abuse & Dependent Adult Abuse courses for Iowa Mandatory Reporters within 90 days of employment and every 3 years thereafter.
Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday, days, call every 8th weekend, one holiday per year
- 72hrs/2wks
- 8-hour shifts
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. The actual hourly rate is dependent upon experience.
What Makes Avera Special?
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Sonographer, Cardiology, Echocardiograms, Vascular Diagnostics, Healthcare, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Patient Care, CPR Certification, Job Opportunities, Career Growth
