Sonographer Cardiology- Full-time at Avera McKennan Hospital summary:
The Sonographer in Cardiology at Avera performs routine and complex echocardiograms, vascular diagnostic testing, stress tests, and EKGs to support patient health. This position offers competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and eligibility for a sign-on bonus and student loan repayment. The role requires certification as an ARDMS registered sonographer and a strong understanding of cardiac and vascular pathology.
*** 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?
Keywords:
Sonographer, Cardiology, Echocardiogram, Vascular testing, Healthcare, Diagnostic tests, Patient care, Medical imaging, ARDMS certification, Career growth
