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Cardiac Sonographer - $15,000 Sign-on Bonus

Job ID 380033 Date posted 04/09/2026
  • Rochester, Minnesota
  • Full Time
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Remote: No
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Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.


Responsibilities

Join our world-renowned team and you will receive: 

  • New Hires that are not current employees of Mayo Clinic will receive $15,000 sign-on bonus for full time positions with their first or second paycheck
  • Relocation assistance up to $10,000, is available to those who qualify
  • Amazing benefits including a rare pension plan, and PTO that starts day one of employment
  • Room for career growth and advancement
  • Generous family benefits including FSA, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, back up child and adult care, and dependent scholarships
  • Career Investment Program where relevant degrees and certificate programs are 100% paid for by Mayo Clinic to those who qualify

New grads and experienced cardiac sonographers are both encouraged to apply.

Our Mayo Clinic Echo department continues to grow in innovation, education, and technology, and we are looking for amazing Cardiac Sonographers to join our team.  

Our lab is one of the largest and most advanced imaging centers in North America; where every day brings variety, collaboration, and purpose. As a Cardiac Sonographer at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, you’ll be part of team that provides care for patients from around the world.  

Why Choose Mayo Clinic’s Cardiac Sonography Team?

Largest Imaging Center in North America: Support a broad and complex patient population while performing routine to highly advanced echocardiographic examinations, including the integration of innovative imaging modalities.

Variety & Professional Autonomy: Function independently with minimal supervision, using sound clinical judgment to ensure high-quality, diagnostically accurate studies.

Career Growth & Professional Development: Participate in multiple educational opportunities offered throughout the year, supporting continuous learning and professional advancement.

Collaborative Team Environment: Work closely with Advanced Cardiac Sonographers, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality echocardiographic care.

Innovation & Expansion: Be part of a forward-thinking department experiencing exciting growth, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and evolving techniques.

Supportive, Engaged Leadership: Collaborate with leaders who prioritize communication, professional development, retention, and teamwork.

World-Class Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and long-term support within a globally respected healthcare organization.

Purpose-Driven Culture: Join a mission-focused organization where innovation, compassion, and excellence are seamlessly woven into patient care.

Build the Future of Cardiovascular Imaging

At Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, we’re reimagining the future of healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and purpose. As a Cardiac Sonographer here, you’ll work in a supportive, evidence-based environment where compassion and clinical excellence go hand in hand. This is where your calling aligns with world-changing care.

**This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship / we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.



Qualifications

The Cardiac Sonographer must meet one of the following qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree or Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited sonography program. Bachelor's degree preferred. 

Or

  • Graduate from a non-programmatically accredited cardiac ultrasound program with a minimum of one year training in cardiac ultrasound including 800 clinical hours. 

Licensure or Certification:

  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) in Adult Echo required before start of employment.

  • Minimum of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification accepted. 



Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$39.86 - $59.84 / hour. Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Scheduling includes 8 and 10-hour shifts with day and evening shift coverage.

Weekend Schedule

Expectations extend to include on-call practices, weekends, evenings and holiday coverage as needed.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law".  Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.


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