Cardiac Sonographer | Cardiology Clinic

Cardiac Sonographer | Cardiology Clinic Monument Health flexible benefit account, paid time off, tuition assistance United States, South Dakota, Rapid City 677 Cathedral Drive (Show on map) May 19, 2026

Current Employees:

If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career"icon on your homepage. Primary Location Rapid City, SD USA Department MHHVI General Cardiology Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Starting Pay Rate Range $38.23

• $47.

79 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.) Job Summary The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing all echocardiography-related procedures in varied settings. This role requires a comprehensive knowledge of cardiovascular principles and ultrasound physics and instrumentation as well as the ability to produce and evaluate cardiac ultrasound images and related data that are used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis. The cardiac sonographer is responsible for acting as a liaison between staff, physicians, patients and family members while exercising discretion and judgment in the performance of the clinical examination. The cardiac sonographer will also provide the physician with an oral or written summary of the technical findings as well as provide patient education. The cardiac sonographer serves patients of all ages. This position includes on-call duties (nights, weekends and Holidays) on a rotational basis. Our Diagnostic Medical Sonographers facilitate patient-centered, compassionate, quality care through competent clinical practice and the application of professional diagnostic medical sonography examinations and related procedures. You will exercise independent judgement in utilizing the examination process in accordance with Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, institutional policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
• Flexible scheduling

Job Description Essential Functions:

Carries out high quality cardiac examinations following department protocols and procedures. Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Proficient in operating echocardiography equipment and analyzing results. Examines requisition for appropriate orders, exam date, and indication for exam. Will perform venipuncture, intravenous line insertion, and administration of intravenous fluid, ultrasound enhancementagent, or other pharmacologic agent to enhance image quality or obtain additional diagnostic information. Provides accurate data to cardiologist reading exam studies per exam policy and procedures. Acquires appropriate imaging suited towards the indication of exam. Demonstrates competency in imaging and transmitting echocardiograms to appropriate PACs system. Documents appropriate preliminary results for cardiologist to read in EMR. Ensures the procedure type and related supplies are documented and billed correctly in EMR. Meets expectations of quality requirements for the lab set by the medical imaging director. Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment. All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements Required:

Education

• Associates degree in Applied Science Certification
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Certification
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Within 6-months of hire or transfer

Preferred:

Experience

• 1+ years of Cardiac Sonographer Experience; Experience performing TEEs within the last year; Previous experience performing Stress Echo within the last year Education
• Bachelors degree in

Ultrasound Scheduling Requirements:

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements:

Heavy work

• exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.

Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Job Category Diagnostics Job Family Technical Radiology Shift Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department Employee Type PRN 10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. Make a difference. Every day. MonumentHealthis an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.