Sonographer

Lifepoint Health•Marquette, MI

15h

About The Position

UP Health System–Marquette is hiring a Registered Sonographer (RDMS) for a 1.0 FTE position of 40 hours per week on an evening shift with varied hours. This is a MAST Union role. Eligible external candidates may receive a $7,500 sign-on bonus. The Sonographer uses high-frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques to produce and evaluate ultrasound images, performs ultrasound procedures, and calibrates, adjusts, and maintains ultrasound and peripheral equipment. The role includes preparing patients of all ages for examinations, explaining procedures to patients and/or their families, providing basic patient care and comfort, following infection-control and universal precautions, and maintaining orderly, clean rooms with adequate supplies. UP Health System–Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health. The hospital has 222 beds and houses the region’s only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The organization offers comprehensive benefits, financial protection and paid time off, education and loan assistance, a 401(k) retirement package with company match, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Registered in Diagnostic Ultrasound (RDMS).
Associate’s degree required; graduate of an approved Ultrasound/Sonography program or equivalent.
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a sonographer (preferred).

Responsibilities

Use high-frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques to produce and evaluate ultrasound images.
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.
Maintain infection control and universal precautions related to patient care and equipment.
Maintain order, cleanliness, and supplies in rooms.

Benefits

Eligible external candidates may receive a $7,500 sign-on bonus.
Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
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 free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.