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*_SUMMARY:_*

We are currently seeking a*Cardiac Sonographer*to join our CSC Echo Cardiography department. This full-time position will work days and evenings.

*Purpose of this position:*Under general supervision performs work conducting a variety of technical procedures in the application of high frequency diagnostic ultrasound to patients for diagnosis of heart disease

/A *$10,000 Signing Bonus*is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible)./

*_RESPONSIBILITIES:_*

* Perform echocardiograms and manage the imaging system during a transesophageal echocardiogram using state-of-the-art methods and equipment

* Perform exercise and pharmacological echocardiograms proficiently

* Reviews and verifies exam requests to ensure correct exam is ordered on the correct patient

* Explain exam procedure to patient and family members

* Evaluates images and notifies the appropriate Cardiologist as needed; takes appropriate action to address image quality issues

* Consistently performs quality exams and ensures that department protocols are followed

* Meet ECHO lab education and training protocol requirements to administer contrast imaging agents to patient

* Determine the need for using imaging contrast on a case-by-case basis

* Start IV and administer contrast imaging agent when necessary

* Using the CVIS (cardiovascular information system), perform measurements and analyze results of echocardiogram to facilitate physicians interpretation of test results

* Assists physicians and residents as required with ECHO procedures

* Assist with education and training of nursing and medical staff, residents and cardiology fellows

* Mentor and orient new employees

* Clean, maintain and troubleshoot imaging equipment, endoscopes, and other equipment

* Ensure that exam rooms are orderly and stocked with supplies

* Participate in quality improvement processes and Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (IAC, formerly ICAEL) accreditation

* Build and support a collaborative team environment

* Participate in the implementation and performance of safety and quality assurance procedures

* Attend QA conferences as able

* May participate in research activities

* Report and discuss any malfunctions and notify the Lead Cardiac Sonographer, appropriate service personnel is then called as needed

*_QUALIFICATIONS:_*

*/Minimum Qualifications:/*

* Two year degree in non-invasive cardiology

*/Preferred Qualifications:/*

* Experience in Stress Echo

*/License/Certifications:/*

* Credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)*//*

-OR-

* Credentialed by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

-OR-

* Must meet the eligibility requirements to take the ARDMS/CCI examination within 12 months of hire date

**Title:** *Cardiac Sonographer (Echo Tech) - $10,000 Signing Bonus*

**Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus*

**Requisition ID:** *250665*