Cardiac Sonographer

Trinity Health•Grand Rapids, MI

15d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited CAAHEP program
One or more years of ultrasound experience

Responsibilities

Performs routine and specialized echocardiograms using M-mode, 2D, 3D, Color/ Spectral Doppler, and related technologies} in accordance with SDMS, ASE, ICEAL, ARDMS and ACC/AHA standards/guidelines.
Performs and assists 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.
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 general floor, cath lab, recovery, emergency, intensive care} as required performing bedside exams.
Review patient charts and performs 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 a required amount of on-call responding to off-hour/ emergent calls (24/7)