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Trinity Health MI

Cardiac Sonographer - Echo Tech

Trinity Health MI, Muskegon, Michigan, United States, 49444

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Day Shift Hours | Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week Days, 7a-5:30p Weekends, Holiday and On-call rotation per CBA. 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/data for medical staff interpretations. What the Echo Tech II will do

Perform routine and specialized echocardiograms using M-mode, 2D, 3D, Color/Spectral Doppler, and related technologies. Perform and assist with graded exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiographic procedures. In addition, other types of studies may be performed as they are developed and instituted in the department. Coordinate/assist 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/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. 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 Tech II will need

Graduate of a two-year program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP). Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Certification or re-certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (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). 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. 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. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Health Care Provider Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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