Cardiac Sonographer I

OSF HealthCare • Mendota, MN

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About The Position

The Cardiac Sonographer I follows established policies and procedures and performs and records echocardiology diagnostic tests under proctoring or supervision. The role obtains information about normal and abnormal anatomy used to diagnose disease, ensures echocardiogram exams are of acceptable quality, and records results. The sonographer demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a patient-care-related allied health field, a bachelor's degree in any major, completion of an accredited sonographer program, or approval by the ARDMS or CCI governing body to sit for certification.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required before providing patient care.
• Obtain Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography from ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer from CCI within two years of hire, or obtain the credential within two years if working in an accredited lab, if applicable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Applied Science Diagnostic Services.

Responsibilities

• Perform and record echocardiology diagnostic tests under proctoring or supervision, following established policies and procedures.
• Obtain information about normal and abnormal anatomy used to diagnose disease.
• Ensure echocardiogram exams are of acceptable quality and record results.
• Provide patient care appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Benefits

• $8,000 sign-on bonus.
• Paid continuing education units (CEUs).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% of salary contributed.
• 40 hours of Well-Being Time each year, available after 90 days of employment and renewed annually on the work anniversary.
• Eligibility as an employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree