Mobile Cardiac Sonographer

Allina Health; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability

Job summary

Allina Health’s Mobile Echo team seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform high-quality cardiac ultrasound exams and support cardiovascular imaging. Based at Abbott Northwestern Hospital with travel to multiple sites, the role emphasizes patient care and collaborative practice.

The position offers a 1.0 FTE schedule, 8-hour shifts, and a home base at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge valve programs and receive competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree from a diagnostic sonography program required, echocardiography preferred.
• 0 to 2 years Cardiac Sonography experience.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and special cardiac ultrasound procedures per physician orders and department guidelines.
• Identifies patient and prepares for exam; ensures accurate documentation and image transfer.
• Maintains patient safety and comfort; communicates status and needs to the care team.
• Finalizes scan reports and forwards to appropriate readers; participates in room turnover and equipment prep.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Education

Associate's or Vocational degree in diagnostic sonography

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Location Address: 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted: August 21, 2026

Department: 31005019 AHMHI Mobile Echo Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: Every 4th

Job Summary

At Allina Health, our Care Team Members are at the forefront of guiding, inspiring, and comforting the patients who trust us with their care. Perform high quality ultrasound exams as a Cardiac Sonographer deliver exceptional patient care and contribute to the advancement of cardiovascular imaging.

Key Position Details

$10,000 Starting Bonus available for eligible external talent. Join our Mobile Cardiac Imaging Team — where innovation meets collaboration.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Physician support, collaboration, education, and CME’s
• Cutting edge structural valve program- including TAVR and mitral valve clips including first in the U.S to implant the TriClip System

What to Expect

• Travel to various sites - Centennial Lakes Clinic Edina, Eden Prairie Clinic and Lakeville Specialty Center
• Home Base: Abbott Northwestern Hospital
• Occasional visits to Abbott throughout the year
• Company car provided for travel
• Competitive on-call compensation
• All on-call echoes screened by cardiology

Schedule Details

1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour shifts (Monday–Friday) 7:30a – 4:00p One weekend day per month

Job Description

Provides high quality cardiac ultrasound exams for cardiologist interpretation, resulting in accurate diagnosis and/or shorter length of stay without repeat scans.

Principle Responsibilities

• Performs routine and special cardiac procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
• Identifies patient and does set up for exam.
• Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure.
• Observes and communicates with patient responding to needs.
• Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.
• Completes procedures with high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.
• Maintains work knowledge and competence.
• Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.
• Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
• Communicates with RN regarding patient status
• Works together during specific procedures to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Notifies RN of immediate patient needs or concerns.
• Performs additional duties to complete process
• Finalizes scan reports and sends to appropriate area for reading.
• Participates in room turnover, including cleaning of equipment.
• Restocks and prepares room for next patient.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate's or Vocational degree from a diagnostic sonography program required, echocardiography preferred 0 to 2 years Cardiac Sonography experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) registry eligible upon hire required Board certified within 6 months of hire; if working at St. Francis, must be able to obtain certification within 1 year of hire
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if working in MHI Mobile Echo department
• Physical Demands while performing the duties are: Medium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $41.28 to $57.11 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union. People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve.

Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity & Inclusion

Allina Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer. Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)