Cardiac Sonographer
Austin, MN
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Austin, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel Clinical Allied
Contract Length: 18 weeks
Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40 hours
Weekend/Call: No weekends or call required

Job Summary

• Perform complete echocardiographic studies using all cardiac echo imaging modalities to obtain comprehensive patient data.
• Document patient data and echo exam information accurately using Echo Information Management System and other computer applications.
• Function independently with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to obtain comprehensive echocardiograms.
• Collaborate with cardiac sonographers, echocardiographers, physicians, and team members to assist in interpretation of findings.
• Assist in orientation, training, and education of trainees, students, and visitors in Cardiovascular Services.
• Participate in stress lab and stress echo lab procedures, outreach, and on-call practices as needed (24-hour call with 30-minute response time required).
• Provide care to patients across all age groups, from neonates to geriatrics.
• Demonstrate flexibility in learning all equipment, imaging specialties, and echocardiography procedures.
• Follow sterile procedures and isolation precautions to avoid exposure to radiation, infectious hazards, and sharp instruments.
• Maintain physical ability to tolerate frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching above shoulder level, and occasional twisting/turning.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; possess good hearing and visual acuity.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer, with experience within the last year.
• Associate's degree.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification.
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience working in an inpatient setting.
• Experience with GE Healthcare ultrasound equipment.