Allina Health
Cardiac Echo Sonographer
Allina Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Number of Job Openings Available:1
Date Posted:August 01, 2024
Department:31005019 AHMHI Mobile Echo
Shift:Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:Hours Per Week:36
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:Monday through Friday 40 hour/ four ten-hour days (rotate day off each week) (Rotation includes a 4-day weekend off every 5th week).Weekend call: rotate (currently every 10 weeks)Various outreach locationsJob Description:Principle ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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 QualificationsAssociate's or Vocational degree from a diagnostic sonography program required, echocardiography preferred0 to 2 years Cardiac Sonography experience
Licenses/CertificationsBLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - MultisourceRegistered 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 requiredBoard certified within 6 months of hire; if working at St. Francis, must be able to obtain certification within 1 year of hireValid 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 DemandsMedium Work*:Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently
Date Posted:August 01, 2024
Department:31005019 AHMHI Mobile Echo
Shift:Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:Hours Per Week:36
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:Monday through Friday 40 hour/ four ten-hour days (rotate day off each week) (Rotation includes a 4-day weekend off every 5th week).Weekend call: rotate (currently every 10 weeks)Various outreach locationsJob Description:Principle ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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 QualificationsAssociate's or Vocational degree from a diagnostic sonography program required, echocardiography preferred0 to 2 years Cardiac Sonography experience
Licenses/CertificationsBLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - MultisourceRegistered 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 requiredBoard certified within 6 months of hire; if working at St. Francis, must be able to obtain certification within 1 year of hireValid 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 DemandsMedium Work*:Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently