Echocardiographer Job at Fairview Health Services

Fairview Health Services Minneapolis, MN 55455

Overview:

At University of Minnesota Medical Center we continually aim to improve our patients' lives by delivering outstanding outcomes using groundbreaking technology and treatments while balancing patients' needs. We balance the latest in technology and treatments with patient-centered care. As the core teaching hospital of the University of Minnesota Medical School, our hospital is among the most respected in the nation, providing outstanding health care results.


Our partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical school and University of Minnesota Physicians provides the platform to specialize in surgical techniques, breakthrough treatment and lifesaving therapies to train tomorrow's physicians. Clinical trials advance our clinical services, bringing the very newest insights to patient care.


This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus!

Responsibilities/Job Description:

Performs non-invasive cardiac diagnostic imaging using ultrasound technology to aid the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac diseases.

  • Performs various echocardiograms according to departmental policies and procedures.
  • Transthoracic echocardiograms.
  • Exercise and pharmacological echocardiograms.
  • Uses contrast agents for echocardiograms as needed.
  • Assists physicians with trans esophageal echocardiograms.
  • Prepares echocardiogram for interpretation including accurate preliminary report.
  • Participates in quality assurance activities per ICAEL and laboratory standards.
  • Attends required Q.A. meetings.
  • Participates in quality improvement programs.
  • Correlation studies.
  • Required continuing medical education (CME).
  • Participates in research studies as needed.
  • Completes various clerical and departmental tasks for efficient departmental operations.
  • Completes patient registration.
  • Replenish laboratory supplies as needed.
  • Clean echo cart and room after each use.
  • Copies and prepare DVD/CD/tapes for outside interpretation/use.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education
  • AAS degree in Echocardiography
Minimum License/Certification/Registration
  • BLS
  • New hires need to acquire Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Registered Cardiac Sonography (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 1 year of date of hire.
Preferred Experience
  • One to three years of echocardiography experience.



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