Echocardiographer- Southdale

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is looking for an Echocardiographer to join our Electrocardiology team at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. The role offers a $4,000 sign-on bonus and includes 8-hour shifts with a rotating schedule.

The candidate will perform non-invasive cardiac imaging and assist with diagnostic procedures, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Required qualifications include BLS Certification and relevant sonography registration to be completed within 6 months.

Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• BLS Certification required.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonography (RCS) to be obtained within 6 months.
• 1 to 3 years of Echocardiography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms according to departmental policies.
• Participate in quality assurance activities per ICAEL.
• Complete patient registration and clerical tasks.
• Ensure patient safety and provide education.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient care communication

Quality assurance practices

Clerical tasks management

Education

Associate's degree in Echocardiography

Job description

Overview

Fairview Health Services is hiring an Echocardiographer to join our Electrocardiology team at our M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital location in Edina, MN. We’re offering a $4,000 sign-on bonus!

Schedule

This 0.8 FTE position (64 hours per two‑week period) includes 8‑hour day/evening/night shifts Monday–Friday (7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. when on call), a rotating schedule of full‑ and half‑day weekend shifts, and additional call coverage as needed.

The Echocardiographer performs non-invasive cardiac diagnostic imaging using ultrasound technology to aid the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac diseases.

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 quality assurance 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 assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.

Required Qualifications

• License/Certification/Registration
• BLS Certification

• Additional Requirements (to be obtained within 6 months 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

Benefits

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and 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 Disclosure

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