Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

December 02, 2024

Department:

31005041 AHMHI Ridgeview Support

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Other

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:

MHI Chaska (Chaska; 212 Building), MHI Waconia (Waconia; Ridgeview Medical Center), Lakeview Clinic (Waconia), Ridgeview Delano Clinic (Delano)

1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week schedule)

8-hour day and evening shifts, may include on-call shifts

On-call weekend rotation

Benefit-eligible position

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 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.

Required Qualifications

Associate's or Vocational degree from a diagnostic sonography program required, echocardiography preferred0 to 2 years Cardiac Sonography experience

Licenses/Certifications

BLS 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 Demands

Medium Work*:Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently