Trinity Health·Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Cardiac Sonographer performs routine and specialized cardiac ultrasound exams, including stress and transesophageal echocardiograms. They are responsible for acquiring and analyzing diagnostic data to provide worksheets for medical staff interpretation.
Employment type: Part time
The Cardiac Sonographer performs routine and/or specialized cardiac ultrasound exams. The echo cardiographer acquires/analyses data using diagnostic medical ultrasound and related technologies providing calculations/data for medical staff interpretations.
Performs routine and specialized echocardiograms using {M-mode, 2D, 3D, Color/ Spectral Doppler, and related technologies}.
Performs and assists with graded exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiographic procedures, in addition to other types of studies.
Coordinates/ assists with performing Transesophageal Echocardiograms and optimizing echocardiographic images and data.
Operate, maintain and optimize ultrasound and related equipment.
Transport ultrasound equipment to patient units as required performing bedside exams.
Review patient charts and performs patient assessments.
Acquire and analyze data to provide/prepare worksheets for medical staff review and interpretation.
Function in an educational capacity for patients, patients’ family, nurses, physicians, and other audiences relative to skill.
Cover a required amount of on-call responding to off-hour/ emergent calls (24/7).
Graduate of a two-year program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP).
Certification as Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (or able to attain credentials within 1 year of hire). Once registered, must maintain registry status in compliance with the CE requirements of their certifying organization for the imaging modality in which they perform services.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Certification or re-certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within three months of hire.
Preferred: Dual-registry RDCS and RVT registered vascular technologist
Preferred: One or more years of ultrasound experience
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited CAAHEP program
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must be graduates of a CAAHEP-accredited program and hold RDCS or RCS certification, or be able to obtain it within one year. BCLS and CPR certifications are required, while a bachelor's degree and dual-registry status are preferred.
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