Allina Health·Shakopee, Minnesota
Perform high-quality cardiac ultrasound exams to assist cardiologists in accurate diagnosis and patient care. Responsibilities include preparing patients, documenting procedures, and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
Location Address: 1455 Saint Francis Ave Shakopee, MN 55379-3374
Date Posted: July 14, 2026
Department: 46006106 Radiology
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Hours Per Week: 24
At Allina Health, our Care Team Members are at the forefront of guiding, inspiring, and comforting the patients who trust us with their care. Perform high quality ultrasound exams as a Cardiac Sonographer deliver exceptional patient care and contribute to the advancement of cardiovascular imaging.
Provides high quality cardiac ultrasound exams for cardiologist interpretation, resulting in accurate diagnosis and/or shorter length of stay without repeat scans.
Principle Responsibilities
Performs routine and special cardiac procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
Identifies patient and does set up for exam.
Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure.
Observes and communicates with patient responding to needs.
Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.
Completes procedures with high degree of accuracy
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.
Maintains work knowledge and competence.
Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.
Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
Communicates with RN regarding patient status
Works together during specific procedures to ensure appropriate patient care.
Notifies RN of immediate patient needs or concerns.
Performs additional duties to complete process
Finalizes scan reports and sends to appropriate area for reading.
Participates in room turnover, including cleaning of equipment.
Restocks and prepares room for next patient.
Other duties as assigned.
• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
$43.53 to $59.23 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
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In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Requires an Associate's or Vocational degree in diagnostic sonography and BLS certification. Candidates must be RDCS or RCS certified, or registry eligible upon hire.
Market context
Minnesota employers typically look for cardiac sonographers in hospitals and outpatient cardiology settings, where demand is tied to diagnostic imaging needs and cardiovascular care volume. This role is competitive because candidates need formal allied health training, BLS certification, and the ability to earn RDCS or RCS registration within one year, along with strong knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and hemodynamics. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your registration timeline and prepare examples of echo experience before applying.
