Cardiac Sonographer

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

November 27, 2023

Department:

34005036 AHMHI CV Diagnostics St Paul

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

16

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Provides high quality cardiac ultrasound exams for cardiologist interpretation, resulting in accurate diagnosis and/or shorter length of stay without repeat scans.

Key Position Details:

• Varying day shift start times

• Includes evening call

• Rotating weekend requirement - approximately every 7 weeks

• Rotating Holiday coverage

Job Description:

Principle 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.

Job Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree from a diagnostic sonography program required, echocardiography preferred
• 0 to 2 years Cardiac Sonography experience required
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support

• Multisource required

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer 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

Physical Demands

Medium Work*:

Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently