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 RoleWeekday or Weekend shifts available Required to Pick-up 2-Shifts per MonthOn Call Not Required for Casual Employees - option to pick up8 hour Shifts available: 7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm10 hour shifts available: 7:30am - 6:00pm

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

Performs routine and special cardiac procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelinesIdentifies 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 accuracyDemonstrates 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 statusWorks together during specific procedures to ensure appropriate patient care.Notifies RN of immediate patient needs or concerns.Performs additional duties to complete processFinalizes 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 preferredCardiac Sonography experience requiredBLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource requiredRegistered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer 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 Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently