Sonographer

Lifepoint Health•Marquette, MI

About The Position

UP Health System- Marquette is hiring a Sonographer for its Echocardiology Department. This is a .8 FTE position (32 hours per week) with varied shifts and is a MAST Union role. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available to eligible external candidates. The Sonographer operates ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound examinations and routine invasive procedures in accordance with established standards and practices. The role includes preparing and caring for patients of all ages, explaining procedures, maintaining equipment and supplies, supporting patient flow and scheduling, keeping accurate records, and assisting physicians with invasive procedures using sterile technique. The Sonographer must recognize and interpret visualized structures within equipment limitations and apply in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and sonographic technique to support diagnostic results. UP Health System- Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health. The hospital has 222 beds and the region’s only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The position offers benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required.
Graduate of an approved ultrasound/sonography program or equivalent; the posting also specifies graduation from a two-year AMA Allied Health Program.
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.
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.
Certification in echocardiography for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Sonographer.
Experience or certification 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, explain procedures to patients and/or family members, and provide basic patient care and comfort.
Maintain infection control and universal precautions for patient care and equipment.
Receive patients, explain procedures, and ensure that patients 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 the significance of structures visualized on the monitor and distinguish artifacts from anatomic or pathologic structures within equipment limitations.
Apply in-depth anatomy, physiology, and technical knowledge, and improve standard procedures when needed to enhance diagnostic results.

Benefits

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 plan with company match.
Wellness programs, including free 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.