Cardiac Sonographer

Allina Health•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$41 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

At Allina Health, the Cardiac Sonographer performs high-quality cardiac ultrasound exams for cardiologist interpretation to support accurate diagnosis and help reduce length of stay without repeat scans. The role delivers patient-centered care and contributes to cardiovascular imaging in a department offering physician collaboration and education, advanced structural valve procedures, an advanced heart failure center, and an adult congenital center. The position is described as a weekend-only Baylor role, with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shifts from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The posting also lists 8- or 10-hour day/evening shifts, 36 hours per week, and a .9 FTE option. The Baylor schedule works 48 hours per pay period and is paid for 72 hours. Flexible FTE options are available. Echo slots are 75 minutes, and all on-call echoes are screened by Cardiology. A $10,000 starting bonus is available for eligible external talent.

Requirements

Associate's or vocational degree from a diagnostic sonography program; echocardiography is preferred.
0 to 2 years of Cardiac Sonography experience.
Meet at least one BLS requirement: current certification from the American Heart Association, current certification from the American Red Cross, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
Be eligible upon hire for Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International registry.
Obtain board certification within 6 months of hire; for work at St. Francis, certification must be obtainable within 1 year of hire.
Have a valid driver's license upon hire. Minnesota and Wisconsin residents working in the MHI Mobile Echo department must obtain a valid license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment.
Lift up to 32 lbs. occasionally and up to 25 lbs. frequently.

Nice To Haves

Echocardiography preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and special cardiac procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines.
Identify the patient and set up for the examination.
Accurately document all required aspects of the procedure.
Observe and communicate with patients, responding to their needs.
Maintain a safe patient environment in the procedure area.
Complete procedures accurately and demonstrate appropriate knowledge of diagnostic equipment.
Maintain work knowledge and competence.
Gather relevant information to assist with image interpretation.
Verify that all imaging has transferred appropriately to the imaging storage and retrieval system.
Communicate with the RN regarding patient status and collaborate during procedures to ensure appropriate patient care.
Notify the RN of immediate patient needs or concerns.
Finalize scan reports and send them to the appropriate area for reading.
Participate in room turnover, including cleaning equipment, restocking, and preparing the room for the next patient.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits.
PTO/time away.
Retirement savings plans.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, educational resources, personal coaching, and tools.
$10,000 starting bonus available for eligible external talent.