Sonographer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate's or vocational degree from a diagnostic sonography program; echocardiography is preferred.
• 0–2 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.
• RDCS through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or RCS through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International registry eligible upon hire.
• Board certified within 6 months of hire; if working at St. Francis, able to obtain certification within 1 year of hire.
• Valid driver's license upon hire. Minnesota and Wisconsin residents working in the MHI Mobile Echo department must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment.
• Able to lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Echocardiography education or training.
• Physician support, collaboration, education, and CME opportunities are available through the team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special cardiac procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines.
• Identify the patient and set up the examination.
• Accurately document all necessary aspects of the procedure.
• 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 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.
• Perform additional duties 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 talent.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• PTO/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.