Cardiac Sonographer, Casual

Hennepin County Medical Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical facility in Minneapolis is seeking a qualified specialist to perform echocardiograms and manage imaging systems. The ideal candidate will hold a two-year degree in non-invasive cardiology and be credentialed by the ARDMS or CCI. This role includes educating patients and mentoring new staff while participating in quality improvement processes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Credentialed by ARDMS as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or by CCI as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
• Eligibility to take the ARDMS/CCI examination.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms and manage imaging systems.
• Conduct in-service training programs for staff and students.
• Participate in quality improvement processes.

Skills

Echocardiograms proficiency

Patient education

Collaboration

Education

Two-year degree in non-invasive cardiology

Job description

Overview

Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) is repeatedly named one of America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. Located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, we're a dynamic academic medical center with 469 hospital beds (more than 100 in ICUs) and 17 operating rooms. We're Minnesota's first and largest Level 1 Trauma Center, and offer career opportunities in a setting where teamwork is not just talked about – it is practiced every day. Our mission as "a public teaching hospital that provides outstanding health care services in an environment which promotes excellence in education and research," is the inspiration for the care we provide. Our diverse workforce creates an environment that fosters collaboration and commitment to our patients.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.
• Meet lab education and training protocol requirements to administer contrast imaging agents to patients.
• Determine the need for using imaging contrast on a case‑by‑case basis.
• 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.
• Utilize the patient's electronic health record to check exam orders and record appropriate study information.
• Educate and position the patient in preparation for the echocardiogram.
• Transport portable imaging equipment to patient's bedside in locations throughout the hospital.
• Conduct in‑service training programs for nursing and physician staff and students.
• 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 (ICAEL) accreditation.
• Participate in a collaborative work environment.
• Participate in the implementation and performance of safety and quality assurance procedures.
• Attend QA conferences.
• May participate in research activities, prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Follow the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Promote effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team interand interdepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Report any malfunctions and calls the service personnel as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum Education/Work Experience: Two year degree in non‑invasive cardiology
• License/Certification: Credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR Credentialed by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) OR must meet the eligibility requirements to take the ARDMS/CCI examination.

Preferred:

• Experience in Stress Echo

Closing

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin County Medical Center for your employment! HCMC offers a wealth of opportunities for our ever‑changing population and is a place you'll feel challenged, rewarded, and appreciated. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for both current and future employees, who want to make an impact in our patients' lives.

HCMC has the following Success Factors that apply to all our employees to ensure competency. They are: exhibits accountability, demonstrates ethics and trustworthiness, delivers customer service, embraces differences, uses resources wisely, communicates clearly, builds and strengthens relationships, champions change and seeks continuous growth. Employees must be able to demonstrate competency in these areas.

Please Note: external applicants selected for an interview with Hennepin County Medical Center must provide data for a Criminal Background Study. Offers of employment from Hennepin County Medical Center are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies.