Cardiac Sonographer - $15,000 Sign-on Bonus

Mayo Clinic•La Crosse, WI

1d•$40 - $60•Hybrid

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is seeking Cardiac Sonographers to join their growing Echo department. This role involves performing echocardiographic studies, documenting patient data, and utilizing critical thinking skills to obtain comprehensive echocardiograms. The sonographer will collaborate with other healthcare professionals for interpretation and assist in training. The position requires knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology and patient care procedures, with flexibility in learning equipment and procedures. The role also involves understanding sterile procedures and isolation precautions, and requires the ability to tolerate physical demands such as walking, standing, pushing, and pulling, as well as good verbal and written communication, hearing, and visual acuity. The position will primarily support the Mayo Clinic Health Systems La Crosse campus and may require travel to surrounding sites. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

Associates degree or Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited sonography program required.
Must have knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures, and patient care procedures.
Proven ability to work with co-workers, physicians, and all levels of healthcare professionals.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), or registry eligible for RDCS or RCS. Registry eligible employees must obtain RDCS or RCS within one year of hire.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Valid Minnesota and/or Wisconsin driver`s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with outreach services helpful.
One-year of cardiac experience is preferred and be registry eligible.
Minimum of one-year experience in adult and pediatric cardiac sonography including experience with transesophageal and stress echo, preferred.

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, and outreach.
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.
Support a broad and complex patient population while performing routine to highly advanced echocardiographic examinations, including the integration of innovative imaging modalities.
Function independently with minimal supervision, using sound clinical judgment to ensure high-quality, diagnostically accurate studies.
Participate in multiple educational opportunities offered throughout the year, supporting continuous learning and professional advancement.
Work closely with Advanced Cardiac Sonographers, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality echocardiographic care.
Be part of a forward-thinking department experiencing exciting growth, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and evolving techniques.
Collaborate with leaders who prioritize communication, professional development, retention, and teamwork.

Benefits

$15,000 sign-on bonus for full time positions with their first or second paycheck
Relocation assistance up to $10,000, is available to those who qualify
Amazing benefits including a rare pension plan, and PTO that starts day one of employment
Room for career growth and advancement
Generous family benefits including FSA, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, back up child and adult care, and dependent scholarships
Career Investment Program where relevant degrees and certificate programs are 100% paid for by Mayo Clinic to those who qualify
Medical: Multiple plan options.
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.