Cardiac Sonographer

Allina Health Systems Minneapolis , MN 55415

Posted 1 month ago

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

December 13, 2023

Department:

31005036 AHMHI Echo Lab MPLS

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

0

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Other

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:

  • Casual Role

  • Weekday or Weekend shifts available

  • Required to Pick-up 2-Shifts per Month

  • On Call Not Required for Casual Employees - option to pick up

  • 8 hour Shifts available: 7:30am

  • 4:00pm or 8:00am

  • 4:30pm

  • 10 hour shifts available: 7:30am
  • 6:00pm

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

  • 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


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