Cardiac Sonographer

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that prioritizes patient care and well-being. We are seeking a skilled Cardiac Sonographer to join our team.

• Casual position
• Main locations: Chaska and Waconia
• Potential to float to Lakeview (Waconia) and Ridgeview Delano

The successful candidate will perform high-quality cardiac ultrasound exams for cardiologist interpretation, resulting in accurate diagnosis and/or shorter length of stay without repeat scans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and special cardiac procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
• Identifies patient and sets 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 duties

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