STCI-ECHO TECH REG

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Echo Sonographer provides patient care by performing daily echocardiograms and fulfilling objectives established by the UMH-Sparrow Heart and Vascular department. The role performs cardiac diagnostic procedures across Cardiology, Structural Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, and Pulmonology, following accredited standards and participating in quarterly peer reviews. The sonographer verifies patient identity, reviews patient charts and history forms, explains procedures, and answers questions. The role also completes documentation in EPIC and provides preliminary reports to reading physicians through PACS. Additional duties include evaluating and administering ultrasound-enhancing agents when appropriate, maintaining allergy kits, supporting satellite locations and clinical research, assisting with training, communicating with physicians and departments, helping schedule urgent appointments, maintaining equipment, and ordering supplies.

Requirements

One year of experience in all aspects of echocardiogram testing.
Graduate of an accredited cardiac ultrasound program.
ARDMS, RDCS, or CCI registration; a non-registered technician must become registered within six months of hire or transfer.
BLS required.
Knowledge of computer systems, programs, and applications.
Ability to use a keyboard as required to perform the job duties.

Responsibilities

Verify patient identity using two identifiers; review patient charts and history forms; explain procedures and answer patient questions.
Perform cardiac diagnostic procedures for Cardiology, Structural Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, and Pulmonology.
Perform 2D-M-Mode and Doppler echocardiograms, 3D Dynamic Heart Model studies, Global Longitudinal Strain, right-heart-focused strain, left atrial strain, stress echocardiograms, and dobutamine stress echocardiograms.
Perform echocardiogram studies according to accredited standards and participate in quarterly peer reviews.
Complete documentation in EPIC and provide preliminary reports to reading physicians in PACS.
Evaluate the need for ultrasound-enhancing agents, perform IV access and removal, and complete billing documentation; maintain allergy kits for possible allergic responses.
Provide clinical support at satellite locations and collaborate with the Foundation on clinical research studies.
Assist in training Cardiology Fellows, Residents, Associates, and students.
Review examinations for technical accuracy and recognize significant cardiac conditions requiring immediate intervention.
Meet continuing-education requirements for Registered Cardiac Sonographers under accredited-body IAC requirements.
Maintain communication between the lab, physicians, and UMH-Sparrow departments.
Assist with scheduling urgent or same-day appointments and rescheduling when equipment failure occurs.
Keep equipment clean and in sound working condition, report malfunctions, and restock and order supplies.
Complete assigned projects and additional duties as directed.