Cardiac Sonographer

Cardiac Sonographer

Hutchinson Health is looking to hire a Cardiac Sonographer to join our Cardiology team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

Conducts two, three dimensional and Doppler echocardiograms and provides cardiology and referring physicians with an accurate analysis and calculations of the echocardiogram.

Work Schedule:

Day shift, Monday through Friday

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Prepares for examinations by checking equipment and inventorying and restocking supplies; reviewing patient schedules; reading physician orders for specific examinations; setting up recording equipment; enter patient data accordingly.
2. Performs cardiac ultrasound exams and analyzes data of 2D, 3D, M-mode and Doppler data.
3. Assists with bubble studies and administering optison.
4. Obtains quality images by positioning or reposition transducer; monitoring display screen; listening to signals; adjusting beam strength and focus; detecting artifacts that mimic abnormalities and records images.
5. Records examination information by printing graphics and data, calculating measurements of the heart well, chamber size and blood flow direction and velocity. Compare measurements to the norms.
6. Prepares patients and reduces patient anxieties by explaining procedures, answering questions and providing assistance to examination table or treadmill.
7. Assists Cardiac RN with Stress Echos.
8. Serves as a technical resource for customers with questions regarding Echo studies.
9. All other duties as assigned.

Accountabilities for all Employees:

1. Adheres to the Hutchinson Health Employee Values.
2. Maintains confidentiality of the organization and patients.
3. Reports any health/medical errors.
4. Observes all Environment of Care policies and reports safety risks or hazards immediately.

Required Qualifications:

• Education, Training or Degree Required:
  • Graduate from an accredited school of Ultrasound and/or Radiologic Technology.
  • Satisfactory completion of a clinical rotation in Radiology and/or Ultrasound prior to graduation.
• License/Registration/Certification Required:
  • ARRT and / or RDMS Certified or RDMS Registry eligible. If not certified at time of hire, must become certified within one year of hire.
  • BLS certification required.
• Experience and Skills:
  • Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology required.
  • Understanding basic ultrasound physics required.
  • Ability to document a written preliminary summary of technical findings, using all modalities of cardiac exam required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience Competency performing adult echo, at least 1 year preferred. Stress echo experience preferred.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.