McLaren Health Care·Lapeer, Michigan
The Sonographer Cardiac performs high-quality cardiac ultrasound procedures requiring independent judgment, including M-mode, two-dimensional studies, Doppler color flow, stress echos, and AV optimization, while also assisting physicians with transesophageal exams. Key duties involve obtaining patient history, explaining procedures, operating and maintaining scanning equipment, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
Performs high quality cardiac ultrasound procedures that require ingenuity, initiative and independent judgment on patients. Performs m-mode, two dimensional cardiac ultrasound, Doppler color flow studies, stress echos and AV optimization procedures; assists physician with transesophageal exams. Follows department policies and protocols. Job Specific
1. Specializes in performing cardiac ultrasound diagnostic studies. Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met. Operates and maintains all assigned ultrasound scanning equipment to ensure it works properly. Positions patients, selects appropriate transducers and machine settings and conducts scanning procedures to correctly capture the images requested by a physician. Completes quality assurance processes and practices. Complies with all Joint Commission, federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
Required: High School diploma or GED Certified as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) · or- Satisfactory completion of a formal cardiac sonographer training program (1-4 years) must be registry eligible and attain certification within one (1) year. · or- Graduate from a diagnostic ultrasound training program (2-4 years) with one (1) full additional year of full-time clinical experience in a dedicated echocardiography laboratory and registry eligible and attain certification within one (1) year. · or- Two (2) years of college with emphasis on the biological sciences with two (2) years of experience in a dedicated echocardiography laboratory and registry eligible and attain certification within one year. Current BLS certification Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Required qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, current BLS certification, and specific cardiac sonography credentials (RDCS or RCS) or eligibility to obtain certification within one year through a formal training program or relevant college education combined with clinical experience. Multiple pathways exist for meeting the certification requirement.
Market context
In Michigan, cardiac sonographer openings tend to favor candidates with current BLS and recognized cardiac imaging credentials, since employers need staff who can perform accurate echocardiograms and support busy cardiology services. This role is competitive because the qualification mix is specific: a high school diploma or GED, RDCS or RCS certification, or eligibility to earn it through formal training plus clinical experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential status and highlight any cardiac lab or clinical experience in your application.
