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• Performs routine and special cardiac procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
  • Identifies 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 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 patient.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree from accredited Echocardiography program required
• Less than 2 years Cardiac Sonography experience required
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required Upon Hire
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer registry eligible Upon Hire required and
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer RDCS within 1 Year required

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently