Mobile Cardiac Sonographer

Allina Health•Lakeville, MN

12d•$41 - $57

About The Position

The Mobile Cardiac Sonographer performs high-quality cardiac ultrasound exams for cardiologist interpretation to support accurate diagnoses and potentially shorter lengths of stay without repeat scans. The role provides patient-centered care and contributes to cardiovascular imaging across multiple locations, with a home base at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Travel is required to Centennial Lakes Clinic in Edina, Eden Prairie Clinic, and Lakeville Specialty Center, with occasional visits to Abbott Northwestern Hospital throughout the year. Mileage reimbursement and competitive on-call compensation are provided; all on-call echocardiograms are screened by cardiology. The position is 1.0 FTE, working 80 hours per two-week pay period on 8-hour weekday shifts, typically 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with one weekend day per month. The department offers physician support, collaboration, education, CME opportunities, and access to a structural valve program that includes TAVR and mitral valve clips, including the first U.S. implantation of the TriClip™ System. A $10,000 starting bonus is available to eligible external candidates.

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 American Heart Association BLS certification, current American Red Cross BLS certification, 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 Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
Obtain board certification within 6 months of hire; employees working at St. Francis must be able to obtain certification 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.
Meet the physical demands of medium work, including lifting up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

Echocardiography education or training.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and special cardiac procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines.
Identify patients and set up examinations.
Accurately document all required aspects of procedures.
Observe and communicate with patients, responding to their needs.
Maintain a safe patient environment in the procedure area.
Complete procedures with a high degree of accuracy.
Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of diagnostic equipment and maintain work knowledge and competence.
Gather relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.
Verify that imaging is appropriately transferred to the imaging storage and retrieval system.
Communicate with RNs about patient status and collaborate during procedures to ensure appropriate patient care.
Notify RNs of immediate patient needs or concerns.
Perform additional duties needed to complete the process.
Finalize scan reports and send them to the appropriate area for reading.
Participate in room turnover, including cleaning equipment.
Restock and prepare the room for the next patient.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$10,000 starting bonus for eligible external candidates.
Mileage reimbursement.
Competitive on-call compensation.
Medical and dental coverage.
PTO and time away.
Retirement savings plans.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
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, resources, personal coaching, and tools.