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 guidelinesIdentifies 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 accuracyDemonstrates 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 statusWorks together during specific procedures to ensure appropriate patient care.
Notifies RN of immediate patient needs or concerns.
Performs additional duties to complete processFinalizes 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
- 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
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