Job OverviewFairview Health Services is hiring a Echocardiographer to join our Electrocardiology team at our M Health Fairview Woodwinds and St Johns Hospitals location in Maplewood and Woodbury, MN. We’re offering a $4,000 sign-on bonus! Join M Health Fairview St.
John’s Hospital in Maplewood and M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury supporting two exceptional hospitals serving the east metro region. St. John’s Hospital is community hospital with more than 100 years of service, offering advanced specialty care including heart care, cancer services, imaging, critical care, maternity care, and a Level III NICU in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.
Woodwinds Hospital is an award-winning facility located on a scenic campus in Woodbury and is known for its outstanding patient experience, advanced cardiovascular services, rehabilitation programs, surgery, imaging, critical care, and comprehensive outpatient services. Together, St. John’s and Woodwinds Hospitals combine innovative technology, collaborative care, and a commitment to excellence to serve patients and families throughout the east metro communities.
The Echocardiographer performs non-invasive cardiac diagnostic imaging using ultrasound technology to aid the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac diseases.
This position will be working 0.8 FTE (64 hours every two weeks), 8 hour day shifts with one weekend per month. This role will take one weeknight call shift per month and one call shift on the weekend they are scheduled to work. The weekend call night (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) rotates monthly.
Two weekdays off are provided during the pay period when a weekend is worked.
As an Echocardiographer, you will be responsible for:Performing various echocardiograms according to departmental policies and procedures. Transthoracic echocardiograms. Exercise and pharmacological echocardiograms.
Utilizes contrast agents for echocardiograms as needed. Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms. Prepares echocardiogram for interpretation including accurate preliminary report.
Participating 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. Completing 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.
Meeting all role-related and age-specific competencies. Demonstrating ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served. Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
Communicates in a respective manner. Ensures a safe, secure environment. Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
Modifies clinical interventions based on population served. Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver. Required
License/Certification/RegistrationBLS CertificationAdditional 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)
Associate’s degree in Echocardiography1 to 3 years of Echocardiography experience Benefit OverviewFairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to 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 foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract Compensation DisclaimerAn 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 StatementEEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status