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Mayo Clinic

Nonprofit medical center delivering care

Cardiac Sonographer

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate's degree or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)-accredited sonography program is required.
  • Knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures, and patient care procedures is required.
  • Ability to work with co-workers, physicians, and all levels of healthcare professionals is required.
  • 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.
  • Must be able to tolerate frequent walking, standing, pushing, and pulling; reach above shoulder level; and endure occasional twisting and turning.
  • Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing, hear at ordinary conversation level, and possess good visual acuity.
  • Must understand sterile procedures and isolation precaution techniques and use proper precautions to avoid exposure to radiation, infectious hazards, and sharp instruments.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complete echocardiographic studies, integrating cardiac echocardiography imaging modalities and procedures necessary to obtain pertinent patient data.
  • Document patient data and echocardiogram information accurately using the Echo Information Management System and other necessary computer applications.
  • Work independently and use 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 the orientation, training, and education of trainees, students, and visitors assigned to Cardiovascular Services.
  • Perform stress lab and stress echo lab procedures and provide outreach services as required.
  • Provide quality care appropriate to patients ranging from neonates to geriatric populations.
  • Learn and work with different equipment, imaging specialties, and echocardiography procedures.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the skills outlined in the appropriate competency list.
  • 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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