Allina Health Systems Waconia , MN 55387
Posted 1 week ago
Number of Job Openings Available:
1
Date Posted:
June 28, 2024
Department:
31005041 AHMHI Ridgeview Support
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:
Variable shift length
Hours Per Week:
0
Union Contract:
Non-Union
Weekend Rotation:
None
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
Casual position
Main locations- Chaska and Waconia.
Potential to float to Lakeview (Waconia) and Ridgeview Delano
Job Description:
Provides high quality cardiac ultrasound exams for cardiologist interpretation, resulting in accurate diagnosis and/or shorter length of stay without repeat scans.
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.
Required Qualifications
Licenses/Certifications
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) 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
Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently
Allina Health Systems