When working or hired in South Dakota: 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.
When working or hired in South Dakota: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or registry eligible is required within 12 months into the position.
Leadership may require this to be obtained in less than 12 months depending on needs of the department.
Department needs may shorten this time frame if applicable.
When working in all other states: Credentialed with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or registry eligible is required within 18 months of hire.
Leadership may extend this time depending on department needs.
If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required.
For employees who provide outreach mobile services, maintenance of a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
This may include passenger on flights and occasional overnight stays at assigned sites.
Employees are held to the Sanford category driver's license policy and medical guidelines when applicable for job duties.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.