Cardiac Echo Sonographer - Educational Sponsorship
Altru Health

Location:
Altru 1300 Columbia

1300 S. Columbia Rd.Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $39.12 - $58.68

Summary:
Educational Sponsorship Program:
Altru encourages and supports the continuing growth and development of its
current and future employees by offering educational financial assistance. The
educational sponsorship incentive program is intended to cover all or a portion
of the per semester cost of tuition, program and management fees while
pursuing a degree required for a qualified future role at Altru.

Program Eligibility:

• Must maintain full time enrollment at an accredited regional academic partner and complete program within expected academic guidelines, i.e.,
associates, 2 years, bachelor's, 4 years


• Recipients must provide proof of on-going full-time enrollment within
degree program, i.e., transcript and must maintain at least a cumulative
2.0 GPA to continue to qualify for the educational sponsorship.


• For programs which clinical rotations are required, student will be
expected to complete clinical rotation at Altru


• Current employees must maintain at least casual employment status while
enrolled and pursuing a qualified degree


• If a current employee, must be in good standing at the time of
application

Employment Commitment:
Employee recipients/student recipients receiving organizational funds through
the educational sponsorship program are required upon completion of degree,
to commit to remaining a full-time employee of Altru based on the following:


• Education related expenses up to $25,000: two (2) year employment
commitment


• Education related expenses exceeding $25,000: three (3) year
employment commitment

This sponsorship can be used in conjunction with other financial aid. Those
employees/students currently enrolled in an accredited academic program are
eligible to apply for an education sponsorship for the remainder of the
academic degree program, however, tuition and fees paid prior to acceptance
into the sponsorship program are not eligible for retroactive payment of past
tuition and related expenses.

How to Apply for Educational Sponsorship:
Interested employees/candidates can apply through this posting and proceed through the recruitment selection process. It is
necessary to begin this process early as the completed application must be
received by Human Resources at least 30 calendar days prior to
commencement of educational program. Selected employee/candidate must
agree to and sign Educational Sponsorship Agreement.

The Cardiac Sonographer produces images of heart muscle and functioning by setting-up ultrasound equipment, operating and adjusting equipment, recording cardiac data and measurements, and protecting and helping patients. This position assists with trans esophageal cardiograms, dobutamine stress test and other procedures as needed. The technologist identifies pertinent clinical information and communicates this to the physician.

Essential Job Functions:

• Identifies cardiac anatomy according to age of patient, as well as, cardiac anomalies, heart disease and pertinent clinical information and communicates this to the cardiologist.
  
• Assists the cardiologist with patient exams and identifies any changes of patient clinical circumstances which may alter the exam protocol and performance.
  
• Performs computer analysis and demonstrates competency in making quantitative calculations of echo data. Reviews echocardiograms for quality and completeness and cardiologist's preference.
  
• Collects and reviews all required clinical information prior to performing exams and communicates information to the physician and co-workers, i.e., patient history, pertinent symptoms, etc. Assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and reviews charts to ensure that proper exams are performed.
  
• Provides education appropriate to patient procedure and within scope of responsibility.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
  

Certifications

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Within 18 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
  
• ND Medical Imaging License | Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board Of Exam-ND | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System
  

Education:

• Required: Associates - Cardiac Sonographer- OR -Associates - Related Field

Work Experience:

• Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent Driver

Reference ID: R1680

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