Echo Sonographer
About the role
Position exists to perform high quality and comprehensive pediatric echocardiographic examinations on patients and prepare preliminary reports for physician interpretation.
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Requirements
- Associates Degree in Ultrasound Technology from an accredited program.
- Credentialed in pediatric and adult echocardiography via American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within one year of hire.
- Active basic life support status and technical competency evaluations must be maintained.
- Ability to read, write, and use basic arithmetic and grammar.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to maintain professionalism with all patients and families when faced with difficult situations.
- Minimum one year of prior experience in related field.
Qualifications
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-pediatrics) preferred.
- Minimum 1-3 years prior experience in related field