Cardiac Sonographer- Weekends Only

Number of Job Openings Available:
1
Date Posted:
October 17, 2023
Department:
31005036 AHMHI Echo Lab MPLS
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:
Hours Per Week:
20
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. Supports both inpatient and outpatients.
Key Position Details:
Weekend Differential Available
Schedule:
10 Hour Option: 7:30am-6pm
Schedule Options:
Every Saturday/Sunday
Every Saturday
Every Sunday

• On call required after 1 year
• Opportunities to start call sooner with experience
• Competitive on-call compensation
• Flexible FTE options available
• 8 or 10 hour shifts
• All on call echoes screened by cardiology
• Physician support, collaboration, education, and CME's
• Advanced heart failure center including transplant, ECMO, LVAD

Job Description:

• 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
  • Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
  • Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.
  • Maintains work knowledge and competence.
  • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.
  • 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.
  • Completes Inpatient and outpatient studies
  • Uses Epic EMR and Syngo Reporting

Job Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree from a diagnostic sonography program is required, echocardiography preferred
• 0 to 2 years of 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 if working in MHI Mobile Echo department required