Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech)

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to join our CSC Echo Cardiography deparment. This part-time (0.7 FTE) role will primarily work days, evenings, and on-call. Purpose of this position: Under general supervision performs work conducting a variety of technical procedures in the application of high frequency diagnostic ultrasound to patients for diagnosis of heart disease A $5,000 hiring incentive is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

Requirements

Two year degree in non-invasive cardiology
Credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
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Credentialed by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
-OR-
Must meet the eligibility requirements to take the ARDMS/CCI examination within 12 months of hire date

Nice To Haves

Experience in Stress Echo

Responsibilities

Perform echocardiograms and manage the imaging system during a transesophageal echocardiogram using state-of-the-art methods and equipment
Perform exercise and pharmacological echocardiograms proficiently
Reviews and verifies exam requests to ensure correct exam is ordered on the correct patient
Explain exam procedure to patient and family members
Evaluates images and notifies the appropriate Cardiologist as needed; takes appropriate action to address image quality issues
Consistently performs quality exams and ensures that department protocols are followed
Meet ECHO lab education and training protocol requirements to administer contrast imaging agents to patient
Determine the need for using imaging contrast on a case-by-case basis
Start IV and administer contrast imaging agent when necessary
Using the CVIS (cardiovascular information system), perform measurements and analyze results of echocardiogram to facilitate physicians interpretation of test results
Assists physicians and residents as required with ECHO procedures
Assist with education and training of nursing and medical staff, residents and cardiology fellows
Mentor and orient new employees
Clean, maintain and troubleshoot imaging equipment, endoscopes, and other equipment
Ensure that exam rooms are orderly and stocked with supplies
Participate in quality improvement processes and Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (IAC, formerly ICAEL) accreditation
Build and support a collaborative team environment
Participate in the implementation and performance of safety and quality assurance procedures
Attend QA conferences as able
May participate in research activities
Report and discuss any malfunctions and notify the Lead Cardiac Sonographer, appropriate service personnel is then called as needed