Cardiac Sonographer - Austin, MN

Mayo Clinic•Austin, MN

146d•Onsite

About The Position

Competently performs complete echocardiographic studies integrating all cardiac echo imaging modalities and procedures necessary to obtain all pertinent patient data. Documents patient data and echo exam information completely and accurately utilizing the Echo Information Management System and other necessary computer applications. Functions independently while using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to obtain a comprehensive echocardiogram. Collaborates with Lead Cardiac Sonographers, Advanced Cardiac Sonographers, Echocardiographers, Physicians, and other team members to assist in interpretation of echocardiographic findings. Assists in the orientation, training, and education of all levels of trainees, students, and visitors assigned to Cardiovascular Services . Expectations extend to includes stress lab and stress echo lab procedures, outreach, on-call practices, weekends, evenings, and holiday coverage as needed. The Cardiac Sonographer is available for 24-hour call within a 30-minute response time required. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality care appropriately to the age of the patient included neonate to geriatric patient populations. Demonstrates flexibility in learning all equipment, imaging specialties, and echocardiography procedures. Must understand sterile procedures and isolation precaution techniques and must exercise proper precautions to avoid protentional exposures to radiation, infectious hazards, and sharp instruments. Is accountable to demonstrate proficiency for the skills outlined in the appropriate competencies list. Must be able to tolerate frequent walking, standing, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to reach above shoulder level and endure occasional twisting and turning. Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing. Must be able to hear at ordinary conversation level, and possess good visual acuity. This position will primarily support the Mayo Clinic Health Systems Austin campus and will require individual to travel to the Mayo Clinic Health Systems Mankato, MN and Red Wing, MN based on business needs. This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship / we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. During the selection process, you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question - Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

Requirements

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality care appropriately to the age of the patient included neonate to geriatric patient populations.
Must understand sterile procedures and isolation precaution techniques and must exercise proper precautions to avoid protentional exposures to radiation, infectious hazards, and sharp instruments.
Is accountable to demonstrate proficiency for the skills outlined in the appropriate competencies list.
Must be able to tolerate frequent walking, standing, pushing, and pulling.
Must be able to reach above shoulder level and endure occasional twisting and turning.
Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing.
Must be able to hear at ordinary conversation level, and possess good visual acuity.

Responsibilities

Competently performs complete echocardiographic studies integrating all cardiac echo imaging modalities and procedures necessary to obtain all pertinent patient data.
Documents patient data and echo exam information completely and accurately utilizing the Echo Information Management System and other necessary computer applications.
Functions independently while using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to obtain a comprehensive echocardiogram.
Collaborates with Lead Cardiac Sonographers, Advanced Cardiac Sonographers, Echocardiographers, Physicians, and other team members to assist in interpretation of echocardiographic findings.
Assists in the orientation, training, and education of all levels of trainees, students, and visitors assigned to Cardiovascular Services .
Expectations extend to includes stress lab and stress echo lab procedures, outreach, on-call practices, weekends, evenings, and holiday coverage as needed.
The Cardiac Sonographer is available for 24-hour call within a 30-minute response time required.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality care appropriately to the age of the patient included neonate to geriatric patient populations.
Demonstrates flexibility in learning all equipment, imaging specialties, and echocardiography procedures.
Must understand sterile procedures and isolation precaution techniques and must exercise proper precautions to avoid protentional exposures to radiation, infectious hazards, and sharp instruments.
Is accountable to demonstrate proficiency for the skills outlined in the appropriate competencies list.
Must be able to tolerate frequent walking, standing, pushing, and pulling.
Must be able to reach above shoulder level and endure occasional twisting and turning.
Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing.
Must be able to hear at ordinary conversation level, and possess good visual acuity.