Cardiac Sonographer

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for a job in Mankato, Minnesota. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Cardiac Sonographer

Discipline: Allied Health Professional

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

Competently performs complete echocardiographic studies integrating all cardiac echo imaging modalities and procedures necessary to obtain all pertinent patient data. Documents patient data and echo exam information completely and accurately utilizing the Echo Information Management System and other necessary computer applications. Functions independently while using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to obtain a comprehensive echocardiogram. Collaborates with Lead Cardiac Sonographers, Advanced Cardiac Sonographers, Echocardiographers, Physicians, and other team members to assist in interpretation of echocardiographic findings. Assists in the orientation, training, and education of all levels of trainees, students, and visitors assigned to Cardiovascular Services . Expectations extend to includes stress lab and stress echo lab procedures, outreach, on-call practices, weekends, evenings, and holiday coverage as needed. The Cardiac Sonographer is available for 24-hour call within a 30-minute response time required. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality care appropriately to the age of the patient included neonate to geriatric patient populations. Demonstrates flexibility in learning all equipment, imaging specialties, and echocardiography procedures. Must understand sterile procedures and isolation precaution techniques and must exercise proper precautions to avoid protentional exposures to radiation, infectious hazards, and sharp instruments. Is accountable to demonstrate proficiency for the skills outlined in the appropriate competencies list.Must be able to tolerate frequent walking, standing, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to reach above shoulder level and endure occasional twisting and turning. Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing. Must be able to hear at ordinary conversation level, and possess good visual acuity.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship and we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT Stem.

Associates degree or Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited sonography program. One-year of cardiac experience is preferred and be registry eligible. Minimum of one-year experience in adult and pediatric cardiac sonography including experience with transesophageal and stress echo, preferred. Must have knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures, and patient care procedures. Experience with outreach services helpful. Skills: Proven ability to work with co-workers, physicians, and all levels of healthcare professionals. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), or registry eligible for RDCS or RCS. Registry eligible employees must obtain RDCS or RCS within one year of hire. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certfication Valid Minnesota and/or Wisconsin driver s license.

Mayo Clinic Health System Job ID . Posted job title: Cardiac Sonographer About Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider by U.S. News & World Report . Our multi-disciplinary group practice focuses on providing high quality, compassionate medical care. We are the largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world with over 70,000 employees working in a unique environment that brings together the best in patient care, groundbreaking research and innovative medical education. We offer a highly competitive compensation package, exceptional benefits including medical, dental, paid time off. At Mayo Clinic, you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career! Benefits

Medical benefits

Health savings account

Dental benefits

Health Care FSA

Vision benefits

403b retirement plan

Permanent