Cardiac Sonographer

Allina Health; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

Allina Health in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform high-quality cardiac ultrasound exams for cardiologist interpretation. This role supports a cutting-edge structural valve program and a comprehensive heart failure/transplant setting, with both inpatient and outpatient duties and a 1.0 FTE schedule.

You will partner with physicians and nursing staff to ensure accurate studies, timely reporting, and excellence in patient care, while contributing to a dynamic

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and special cardiac procedures in accordance with physician orders and department guidelines
• Identifies patient and sets up for exam; documents all aspects of the procedure
• Maintains safe patient environment in the procedure area and communicates with the patient
• Finalizes scan reports and ensures transfer to the reading area; participates in room turnover and prepares the next patient
• Works with RN regarding patient status and notifies of any immediate needs

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Patient care

Education

Associate's or Vocational degree in diagnostic sonography

Echocardiography experience preferred

Tools

RDCS/RCS eligibility

CCI registry eligibility

Job description

Location Address

225 Smith Ave NSuite 400Saint Paul, MN 55102-2533

Date Posted

August 21, 2026

Department

34005036 AHMHI CV Diagnostics St Paul

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week

40

Union Contract

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation

Occasional

Job Summary

At Allina Health, our Care Team Members are at the forefront of guiding, inspiring, and comforting the patients who trust us with their care. Perform high quality ultrasound exams as a Cardiac Sonographer deliver exceptional patient care and contribute to the advancement of cardiovascular imaging.

• Physician support, collaboration, education, and CME's
• Cutting edge structural valve program- including TAVR and mitral valve clips including first in the U.S to implant the TriClip System
• Advanced heart failure center including transplant, ECMO and LVAD
• Adult congenital center

Key Position Details

**$10,000 Starting Bonus available for eligible external talent**

Additional Job Details

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shifts
• Occasional weekends and holidays
• Inpatient and outpatient
• Future opportunity to be trained at other locations
• On call required
• Competitive on-call compensation
• 75-minute echo slots to ensure high-quality studies
• All on call echoes screened by cardiology.

Shifts

Clinic

• 7:30am-4:00pm

Hospital

• 7:00am-3:30pm
• 7:30am-4:00pm
• 8:00am-4:30pm
• 8:30am-5:00pm

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 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.

Required Qualifications

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

Licenses/Certifications

• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• Registered 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 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

Pay Range

Pay Range: $41.28 to $57.11 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.