Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: November 27, 2023 Department: 34005036 AHMHI CV Diagnostics St Paul Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 16 Union Contract: Non-Union Weekend Rotation: Occasional 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:
Varying day shift start times
Includes evening call
Rotating weekend requirement - approximately every 7 weeks
Rotating Holiday coverage
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
0 to 2 years 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