Cardiac Sonographer

Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Bangor
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is the nation's best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, ) and ranked in more specialties than any other care provider. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all locations, you'll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!

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Position description
Performs imaging and Doppler ultrasound examinations on the heart and surrounding anatomy by means of two-dimensional imaging and three-dimensional imaging. Provides Doppler and color flow Doppler and M-mode techniques as indicated for patient records, storing pertinent data on the echo lab server. Assists cardiologist by operating the echo machine during transesophageal (TEE) studies. Performs ultrasound examination component of stress echo. May work in any or all of three settings: hospital, clinic, outreach (mobile). The Cardiac Sonographer is available for 24-hour call with a 30-minute response time required. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in his/her assigned department as indicated: Age of population served: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric.

Qualifications
Associates degree or Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited sonography program or High school diploma with 5 years cardiac ultrasound experience and must be registry eligible.

Additional qualifications
Minimum of one-year experience in adult and pediatric cardiac sonography including experience with transesophageal and stress echo, preferred. Must have knowledge of pathology, diagnostic procedures, and patient care procedures. Experience with mobile service operations helpful. Skills: Proven ability to work with co-workers, physicians, and all levels of health care professionals.

License or certification
Registered cardiac sonographer (RCS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or registry eligible for RCS or RDCS.). Registry eligible employees must obtain RCS or RDCS registry within 2 years of hire. Current BLS Certification.

Exemption status
Non-exempt

Compensation Detail
$34.09 - $51.09 / hour

Benefits eligible
Yes

Schedule
Full Time

Hours / Pay period
80

Schedule details
Must be able to work an 8 hour shift Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Call coverage expected round the clock over weekends as needed based on number of staff in the lab, usually every 6th or 7th weekend and holidays

Weekend schedule
Weekends as needed based on number of staff in the lab, usually every 6th or 7th weekend and holidays.

International Assignment
No

Site description
La Crosse, WI, is a city of 52,000 with a metro area of 120,000 in the Upper Mississippi River Valley, located between Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, and Madison, WI. The area offers unlimited, four-season recreational opportunities (biking, golf, hiking the bluffs and cross-country/downhill skiing). We have a great family environment with safe and high-quality schools, including two universities and a technical college. There are sport events, a local symphony orchestra, theaters, children's museum and a civic center.

Recruiter
Keri Pellegrom

EOE
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

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