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Echocardiographer-Ridges

Fairview Health Services, Burnsville, MN, United States


Job Overview
Fairview Health Services is hiring an Echocardiographer to join our Electrocardiology team at our M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital location in Burnsville, MN. We’re offering a $4,000 sign‑on bonus! The Echocardiographer performs non‑invasive cardiac diagnostic imaging using ultrasound technology to aid the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac diseases.

Schedule
This position will be working 0.8 FTE (64 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 8 hours on the day shift. This position will also work weekends as needed.

Job Responsibilities

Perform various echocardiograms according to departmental policies and procedures

Transthoracic echocardiograms.

Exercise and pharmacological echocardiograms.

Utilize contrast agents for echocardiograms as needed.

Assist physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms.

Prepare echocardiogram for interpretation, including an accurate preliminary report.

Participate in quality assurance activities per ICAEL and laboratory standards

Attend required Q.A. meetings.

Participate in quality improvement programs.

Conduct correlation studies.

Complete required continuing medical education (CME).

Participate in research studies as needed.

Complete various clerical and departmental tasks for efficient departmental operations

Complete patient registration.

Replenish laboratory supplies as needed.

Clean echo cart and room after each use.

Copy and prepare DVD/CD/tapes for outside interpretation/use.

Meet all role‑related and age‑specific competencies.

Demonstrate ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of the population served

Partner with patient caregivers in care and decision making.

Communicate in a respectful manner.

Ensure a safe, secure environment.

Individualize plan of care to meet patient needs.

Modify clinical interventions based on the population served.

Provide patient education based on an assessment of learning needs of patient/caregiver.

Required Qualifications

License/Certification/Registration

BLS Certification

Additional requirements (to be obtained within 1 year of hire)

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography; or

Registered Cardiac Sonography (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Echocardiography

1 to 3 years of Echocardiography experience

Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more. Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits
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Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer is what will be honored.

EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

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