Echocardiographer- St John's and Woodwinds

Fairview Health Services; Maplewood (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking an Echocardiographer to join our Electrocardiology team in Maplewood, MN, with a focus on non-invasive cardiac diagnostic imaging. The position offers an attractive $4,000 sign-on bonus and includes a schedule of 64 hours biweekly with rotating shifts. Candidates must have relevant certifications and are encouraged to bring prior experience in Echocardiography.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• BLS Certification is required.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonography (RCS) certification within 1 year of hire.
• 1 to 3 years of Echocardiography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform various echocardiograms according to policies.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Complete clerical tasks for departmental operations.

Skills

Echocardiography

BLS Certification

Patient care communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Echocardiography

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Echocardiographer to join our Electrocardiology team at our M Health Fairview Woodwinds and St Johns Hospitals location in Maplewood and Woodbury, MN.

We’re offering a $4,000 sign-on bonus!

Schedule: This position will be working 0.8 FTE (64 hours every two weeks). This role will work 8‑hour onsite day shifts with one weekend per month or every five weeks, rotating through 6:30AM–3:00PM, 6:45AM–3:15PM, 7:30AM–4:00PM, and 8:30AM–5:00PM, with 1–2 rotating holidays per year.

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

As an Echocardiographer, you will be responsible for:

• 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

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. For additional information please visit the benefits page.

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