Cardiac Sonographer

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At Allina Health, our Care Team Members are at the forefront of guiding, inspiring, and comforting the patients who trust us with their care. As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will perform high‑quality ultrasound exams, deliver exceptional patient care, and contribute to the advancement of cardiovascular imaging.

• 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.

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

• 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 ncis, 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 the MHI Mobile Echo department.

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (
  * Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently.
• $7,500 starting bonus for eligible external talent.

Pay Range: $39.19 to $53.72 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

1.0 FTE (80‑hours per two‑week pay period). 8‑hour shift:
Monday‑Friday with occasional weekend rotation (7:30 am‑4 pm). Occasional weekends.

Allina Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short‑term/Long‑term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
• Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

Meet our Cardiac Imaging Team: