Echocardiographer- East Bank

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is hiring an Echocardiographer to join our team at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank in Minneapolis, MN. The role includes performing non-invasive cardiac imaging to aid diagnosis and treatment, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

This 0.6 FTE position involves diverse echocardiography procedures, QA activities, and clerical tasks while ensuring patient safety and quality care in a teaching hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Cardiac Sonography (RCS) as required within 1 year of hire.
• 1–3 years of echocardiography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform transthoracic, exercise and pharmacological echocardiograms according to policy.
• Assist physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms and prepare preliminary reports.

Education

BLS Certification

RDCS or RCS

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Health Services is hiring an Echocardiographer to join our team at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank in Minneapolis, MN. We are offering a $3,000 Sign on Bonus! UMMC East Bank is the flagship academic medical center of the University of Minnesota and one of the premier healthcare institutions in the Twin Cities. Located on the University of Minnesota campus, the medical center provides comprehensive specialty and acute care services, including nationally recognized cardiovascular care, cancer treatment, organ transplantation, and complex medical and surgical services. As a leading academic and teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota Medical School, UMMC East Bank combines innovative research, education, and patient-centered care to serve patients throughout Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. The Echocardiographer performs non-invasive cardiac diagnostic imaging using ultrasound technology to aid the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac diseases.

Schedule

This position is 0.6 FTE (48 hours per pay period) Monday-Friday days weekend/weekday call rotation as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Performing various echocardiograms according to departmental policies and procedures.
  • Transthoracic echocardiograms.
  • Exercise and pharmacological echocardiograms.
  • Utilizes contrast agents for echocardiograms as needed.
  • Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms.
  • Prepares echocardiogram for interpretation including accurate preliminary report.
• Participating in quality assurance activities per ICAEL and laboratory standards.
  • Attends required Q.A. meetings.
  • Participates in quality improvement programs.
  • Correlation studies.
  • Required continuing medical education (CME).
  • Participates in research studies as needed.
• Completing various clerical and departmental tasks for efficient departmental operations.
  • Completes patient registration.
  • Replenish laboratory supplies as needed.
  • Clean echo cart and room after each use.
  • Copies and prepare DVD/CD/tapes for outside interpretation/use.
• Meeting all role-related and age-specific competencies.
• Demonstrating ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
  • Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
  • Communicates in a respective manner.
  • Ensures a safe, secure environment.
  • Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
  • Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
  • Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.

Required Qualifications

• License/Certification/Registration
  • BLS Certification
• Additional Requirements (to be obtained within 1 year of hire)
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography; OR
  • Registered Cardiac Sonography (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Echocardiography
• 1 to 3 years of Echocardiography experience

Benefit Overview

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• life insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• PTO and Sick and Safe Time
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement
• early access to earned wages
• and more!

Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status