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Mayo Clinic

Nonprofit medical center delivering care

Cardiac Sonographer

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeEau Claire, WI, USA$39.86 - $59.84 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree or graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited sonography program is required.
  • Knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures, and patient care procedures is required.
  • Must be able to provide care to patients ranging from neonates to geriatric populations.
  • Must understand sterile procedures and isolation precautions and take precautions against radiation, infectious hazards, and sharp instruments.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in the applicable competencies.
  • Must tolerate frequent walking, standing, pushing, and pulling; reach above shoulder level; and endure occasional twisting and turning.
  • Must communicate effectively verbally and in writing, hear ordinary conversation, and possess good visual acuity.
  • Must be registry eligible for Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), or hold one of those registrations. Registry-eligible employees must obtain RDCS or RCS within one year of hire.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
  • A valid Minnesota and/or Wisconsin driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complete echocardiographic studies using cardiac echo imaging modalities and procedures to obtain pertinent patient data.
  • Document patient data and echocardiogram information completely and accurately using the Echo Information Management System and other necessary computer applications.
  • Function independently, using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to obtain comprehensive echocardiograms.
  • Collaborate with Lead Cardiac Sonographers, Advanced Cardiac Sonographers, Echocardiographers, physicians, and other team members to assist in interpreting echocardiographic findings.
  • Assist with orientation, training, and education for trainees, students, and visitors assigned to Cardiovascular Services.
  • Perform stress lab and stress echo lab procedures and provide outreach services as needed.
  • Learn and use equipment, imaging specialties, and echocardiography procedures.
  • Perform routine through highly advanced echocardiographic examinations, including innovative imaging modalities, with minimal supervision and sound clinical judgment.
  • Travel to surrounding Mayo Clinic Health Systems sites based on business needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with outreach services is helpful.
  • One year of cardiac experience and registry eligibility are preferred.
  • At least one year of adult and pediatric cardiac sonography experience, including transesophageal and stress echocardiography, is preferred.

About the Company

Mayo Clinic

Nonprofit medical center delivering care

Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit medical organization that provides comprehensive health care by combining clinical practice, education, and research. It treats patients with serious and complex illnesses using multidisciplinary teams and integrates new research findings into care. It differentiates itself with a large integrated academic health system, a focus on high-quality outcomes, health equity programs, and a global reach. Its goal is to advance medical knowledge, improve patient outcomes, and educate the next generation of clinicians and researchers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$360.1M
Headquarters
Rochester, MN
Founded
1978

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