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
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
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
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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