Cardiac Sonographer

Allina Health System • Saint Paul, MN

5d • $39 - $54

About The Position

At Allina Health, our Care Team Members are at the forefront of guiding, inspiring, and comforting the patients who trust us with their care. Perform high quality ultrasound exams as a Cardiac Sonographer deliver exceptional patient care and contribute to the advancement of cardiovascular imaging. Key Position Details: $7,500 starting bonus available for eligible external talent. 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day shifts Occasional weekends typically once every 6 weeks and for both hospital and outreach locations On-call typically once per pay period on the same weekend to work Holiday rotation Conduct echocardiograms on hospital inpatients, clinic outpatients, and Transesophageal (TEE) A few of the exciting reasons to join our Cardiac Imaging Team: Physician support, collaboration, education, and CME’s Cutting edge structural valve program- including TAVR and mitral valve clips including first in the U.S to implant the TriClip™ System Advanced heart failure center including transplant, ECMO and LVAD Adult congenital center Meet our Cardiac Imaging Team: HeartScan: Cardiac Imaging Job Description: Provides high quality cardiac ultrasound exams for cardiologist interpretation, resulting in accurate diagnosis and/or shorter length of stay without repeat scans.

Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree from a diagnostic sonography program required, echocardiography preferred
• 0 to 2 years Cardiac Sonography experience
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) registry eligible upon hire required
• Board certified within 6 months of hire; if working at St. Francis, must be able to obtain certification within 1 year of hire
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if working in MHI Mobile Echo department

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and special cardiac procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
• Identifies patient and does set up for exam.
• Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure.
• Observes and communicates with patient responding to needs.
• Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.
• Completes procedures with high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.
• Maintains work knowledge and competence.
• Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.
• Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
• Communicates with RN regarding patient status
• Works together during specific procedures to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Notifies RN of immediate patient needs or concerns.
• Performs additional duties to complete process
• Finalizes scan reports and sends to appropriate area for reading.
• Participates in room turnover, including cleaning of equipment.
• Restocks and prepares room for next patient.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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