Cardiac Sonographer, Casual

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to join our Echo Cardiography department. This casual position will pick up day, evening, and night shifts.

Purpose of this position: Under general supervision performs work conducting a variety of technical procedures in the application of high frequency diagnostic ultrasound to patients for diagnosis of heart disease.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform echocardiograms and manage the imaging system during a transesophageal echocardiogram using state-of-the-art methods and equipment
• Perform exercise and pharmacological echocardiograms proficiently
• Reviews and verifies exam requests to ensure correct exam is ordered on the correct patient
• Explain exam procedure to patient and family members
• Evaluates images and notifies the appropriate Cardiologist as needed; takes appropriate action to address image quality issues
• Consistently performs quality exams and ensures that department protocols are followed
• Meet ECHO lab education and training protocol requirements to administer contrast imaging agents to patient
• Determine the need for using imaging contrast on a case-by-case basis
• Start IV and administer contrast imaging agent when necessary
• Using the CVIS (cardiovascular information system), perform measurements and analyze results of echocardiogram to facilitate physicians interpretation of test results
• Assists physicians and residents as required with ECHO procedures
• Assist with education and training of nursing and medical staff, residents and cardiology fellows
• Mentor and orient new employees
• Clean, maintain and troubleshoot imaging equipment, endoscopes, and other equipment
• Ensure that exam rooms are orderly and stocked with supplies
• Participate in quality improvement processes and Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (IAC, formerly ICAEL) accreditation
  
• Build and support a collaborative team environment
  
• Participate in the implementation and performance of safety and quality assurance procedures
• Attend QA conferences as able
• May participate in research activities
• Report and discuss any malfunctions and notify the Lead Cardiac Sonographer, appropriate service personnel is then called as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two year degree in non-invasive cardiology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Stress Echo

License/Certifications:

• Credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

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• Credentialed by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

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• Must meet the eligibility requirements to take the ARDMS/CCI examination within 12 months of hire date

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.