Echocardiographer- Southdale

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Edina, MN is hiring an Echocardiographer to join the Electrocardiology team at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital. This 0.6 FTE role includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a rotating schedule.

The Echocardiographer will perform non-invasive cardiac imaging, support physicians with transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms, and participate in QA, CME, and departmental operations.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• RDCS or RCS certification required within 1 year of hire.
• Prior echocardiography experience is a plus (1–3 years).

Responsibilities

• Perform transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms per policies.
• Support QA activities and CME participation per ICAEL standards.
• Handle clerical tasks to maintain efficient departmental operations.
• Provide patient education and ensure a safe care environment.

Education

BLS Certification

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

Job description

Job 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 $3,000 sign‑on bonus!

Schedule: This 0.6 FTE position (48 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.

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.
  • Replenishes laboratory supplies as needed.
  • Clean echo cart and room after each use.
  • Copies and prepares 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 caregiver in care/decision making.
  • Communicates in a respectful 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/caregiver.

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

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 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.