Monday, January 23, 2012PIERRE, S.D. – EDCO Group Inc., a national leader in health information management and records retrieval, is adding 30 new jobs to its Sioux Falls, S.D. , Technology Center. The Missouri-based company provides solutions and expertise in electronic document management, medical records scanning, records storage, and records retrieval. At its Technology Center in Sioux Falls, EDCO converts medical records into an electronic format, which allows its their clients to track, retrieve, and maintain records. Chez Tschetter, EDCO’s Chief Information Officer, says the expansion will help EDCO meet the demands of its growing customer base. “The healthcare, legal, and insurance industries are constantly expanding, and technology demands are growing too. South Dakota is known for its strong workforce and will certainly help us better meet the needs of the clients we serve,” said Tschetter. This month, EDCO will start the process of hiring 30 new more employees over the course of 2012. The company expects to hire for a variety of positions, including specialists, managers, and supervisors. All positions offer medical and vision plans, as well as other benefits. Helping the EDCO’s expansion, in part, wasis thanks in part to Workforce Development funding provided by the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development. “In a time when the nation is seeing many companies downsize, it’s exciting to have a company continue to grow in South Dakota,” said Gov. Dennis Daugaard. “I’m pleased that the state can offer EDCO a hospitable climate for growth, and happy that pleased EDCO is investing in South Dakota and its people.” For more than 50 years, EDCO has assisted hospitals in the digitization of medical records. Today, EDCO Group Inc. is comprised of two divisions and more than ten offices nationwide and in Canada. For more information, visit http://edcohealthinfosolutions.com/about-edco. -30-