Cardiac Ultrasonographer Days
About The Position
The Cardiac Ultrasonographer performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations on adult patients. Examinations include two-dimensional imaging; spectral and color flow Doppler; M-mode; transesophageal echocardiograms; exercise and pharmacologic echocardiograms; and saline and left ventricular opacification studies. The role also instructs medical personnel in the technical performance and clinical application of cardiac ultrasound, including related cardiac pathology. The ultrasonographer may mentor or precept other ultrasonographers and/or students. This full-time position is based at the Cardiac Rehab Center in Dearborn, Michigan. The schedule is days, with 40 weekly scheduled hours; hours and days worked are variable.
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent; graduate of a Diagnostic Ultrasound Program or equivalent.
- Minimal experience, as gained at the student level.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire.
- A qualifying sonography credential is required. Listed options include ARDMS Sonographer (S), Breast Sonographer (BS), Abdomen (AB), or Ob/Gyn (OB), each with one year required; Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), each with one year required.
- The posting states that this is a cardiac ultrasound position and that only RDCS, ACS, or RCS credentials are required.
- Vascular Technologist (VT) credential required within one year of hire for the Vascular Department.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations on adult patients, including two-dimensional imaging, spectral and color flow Doppler, and M-mode.
- Perform transesophageal, exercise, and pharmacologic echocardiograms.
- Perform saline and left ventricular opacification studies.
- Instruct medical personnel in cardiac ultrasound technical performance, clinical application, and related cardiac pathology.
- May mentor or precept other ultrasonographers and/or students.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
- Optional identity theft protection and home and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
