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

As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will be responsible for performing high-quality cardiac ultrasound exams for cardiologist interpretation. This will involve:

• Performing routine and special cardiac procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
• Identifying patient needs and setting up for exams
• Documenting all necessary aspects of procedures
• Maintaining a safe patient environment in the procedure area

You will also be responsible for:

• Completing procedures with a high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrating knowledge of diagnostic equipment
• Maintaining work knowledge and competence
• Verifying imaging has been transferred to the imaging storage and retrieval system

Additional duties may include:

• Finalizing scan reports and sending them to the appropriate area for reading
• Participating in room turnover, including cleaning of equipment
• Restocking and preparing the room for the next patient

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

• BLS Tier - 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
• Board certified within 6 months of hire