Cardiac Sonographer

Cardiac SonographerAt 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.A few of the exciting reasons to join our Cardiac Imaging Team:Physician support, collaboration, education, and CME'sCutting edge structural valve program- including TAVR and mitral valve clips including first in the U.S to implant the TriClip™ SystemAdvanced heart failure center including transplant, ECMO and LVADAdult congenital centerCasual (0.0 FTE) position8-hour Day/Evening shifts, typically 7:45a-4:15pNo weekends60-minute echo slots to ensure high-quality studiesCompetitive on-call compensationMain operating locations will be at MHI Waconia and MHI ChaskaJob Description:Provides high quality cardiac ultrasound exams for cardiologist interpretation, resulting in accurate diagnosis and/or shorter length of stay without repeat scans.Principle ResponsibilitiesPerforms routine and special cardiac procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelinesCompletes procedures with high degree of accuracyCommunicates with RN regarding patient statusPerforms additional duties to complete processRequired QualificationsAssociate's or Vocational degree from a diagnostic sonography program required, echocardiography preferred0 to 2 years Cardiac Sonography experienceLicenses/CertificationsMust meet at least ONE of the requirements below 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 requiredBoard certified within 6 months of hire; if working at St. Francis, must be able to obtain certification within 1 year of hireValid 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 departmentPhysical DemandsMedium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequentlyPay 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.Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.Benefits include:Medical/DentalPTO/Time AwayRetirement Savings PlansLife InsuranceShort-term/Long-term DisabilityVoluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicableStudent Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramAllina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer