Cardiac Sonographer

Cardiac Sonographer

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!

**$10,000 STARTING BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE EXTERNAL TALENT**

A few of the exciting reasons to join our Cardiac Imaging Team:

• 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
• Advanced heart failure center including transplant, ECMO and LVAD
• Adult congenital center

• 1.0 FTE (80-hours per two week pay period)
• 8 Hour shift: Monday-Friday with occasional weekend rotation (7:30am-4pm)
• Occasional weekends
• Opportunities for both Cardiac & Vascular

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
• Completes procedures with high degree of accuracy
• Communicates with RN regarding patient status
• Performs additional duties to complete process

Required Qualifications

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

Licenses/Certifications

• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource
• 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

• 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 hourThe 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.

Benefits include:

• 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