Sonographer

Lifepoint Health•Marquette, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

UP Health System–Marquette is hiring a Sonographer for its Echocardiology Department. This MAST Union role is 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) with varied shifts. The position offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus to eligible external candidates. The Sonographer operates ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic examinations and routine invasive procedures, prepares and supports patients of all ages, maintains equipment and supplies, and assists physicians with procedures. The role requires knowledge of anatomy and physiology, technical expertise, and the ability to recognize and distinguish anatomical or pathological structures from artifacts within equipment limitations. UP Health System–Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health. The hospital has 222 beds and includes the region’s only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The employer describes benefits and opportunities including health coverage, paid time off, financial assistance, wellness programs, and professional development.

Requirements

Graduated from a two-year AMA Allied Health Program.
Associate’s degree required; graduate of an approved Ultrasound/Sonography program or equivalent.
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP).
ARDMS registration; new graduates must be ARDMS eligible and pass a test in at least one area, such as Abdomen or OBGYN, including physics, within one year of employment.
State license to practice as a Sonographer.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a sonographer.
Certification in adult, pediatric, and neonatal echocardiography.
Experience or qualifications in TEE and structural heart procedures.

Responsibilities

Operate ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound examinations and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
Perform ultrasound procedures and related tasks.
Calibrate, adjust, and maintain ultrasound and peripheral equipment.
Assess and prepare patients of all ages for examinations and explain procedures to patients and/or their families.
Provide basic patient care and comfort while maintaining infection control and universal precautions for patient care and equipment.
Receive patients, explain the procedure, and ensure they are comfortable.
Maintain equipment and supplies and organize the work area.
Keep accurate records, assist with ultrasound scheduling, and support smooth patient flow.
Review physician requisitions for complete procedure information and refer questions to the ultrasound physician before performing procedures.
Assist radiologists or referring physicians with invasive procedures using sterile technique and infection-control guidelines.
Recognize structures visualized on the monitor and distinguish artifacts from anatomical or pathological structures within equipment limitations.
Apply in-depth anatomy and physiology knowledge and technical expertise, improving standard procedures when needed to enhance diagnostic results.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package with company match.
Wellness programs, including gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
$7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates.