Trinity Health
Position Summary
The Cardiac Sonographer performs routine and/or specialized cardiac ultrasound exams. The echo cardiographer acquires and analyzes data using diagnostic medical ultrasound and related technologies, providing calculations and data for medical staff interpretation.
What The Echo Technician II Will Do
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, and other types of studies as they are developed and instituted in the department. Coordinates and 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 (general floor, cath lab, recovery, emergency, intensive care) as required, performing bedside exams.
Review patient charts and perform patient assessments to optimize and perform symptom‑focused procedures. Acquire and analyze data to provide and prepare worksheets for medical staff review and interpretation.
Function in an educational capacity for patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other audiences relative to skill.
Participate in departmental/hospital quality assurance and clinical competency process.
Cover required on‑call responding to off‑hour/emergent calls (24/7).
What The Echo Technician II Will Need
Graduate of a two‑year program accredited by the CAAHEP.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Certification or re‑certification in CPR within three months of hire.
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). Must maintain registry status in compliance with CE requirements.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited CAAHEP program.
Preferred: One or more years of ultrasound experience.
Our Commitment 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.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Hours | Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week - Days, 7 a‑5:30 p; Weekends, holidays and on‑call rotation per CBA.
Shift: Day Shift
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What The Echo Technician II Will Do
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, and other types of studies as they are developed and instituted in the department. Coordinates and 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 (general floor, cath lab, recovery, emergency, intensive care) as required, performing bedside exams.
Review patient charts and perform patient assessments to optimize and perform symptom‑focused procedures. Acquire and analyze data to provide and prepare worksheets for medical staff review and interpretation.
Function in an educational capacity for patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other audiences relative to skill.
Participate in departmental/hospital quality assurance and clinical competency process.
Cover required on‑call responding to off‑hour/emergent calls (24/7).
What The Echo Technician II Will Need
Graduate of a two‑year program accredited by the CAAHEP.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Certification or re‑certification in CPR within three months of hire.
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). Must maintain registry status in compliance with CE requirements.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited CAAHEP program.
Preferred: One or more years of ultrasound experience.
Our Commitment 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.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Hours | Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week - Days, 7 a‑5:30 p; Weekends, holidays and on‑call rotation per CBA.
Shift: Day Shift
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