Cardiac Echo Sonographer – 32 hrs/wk, Sign-On Bonus

Lifepoint Health®; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Medical, dental & vision

PTO & insurance

Education assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

UP Health System- Marquette, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Sonographer for the Echocardiology Department. The role involves performing diagnostic ultrasound, patient prep, equipment calibration, and supporting invasive procedures with sterility and infection control in a community hospital setting.

Requirements include an AMA Allied Health Associate’s program, ARDMS eligibility, BLS-HCP, and 1 year of sonography experience; state licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Graduated 2 year AMA Allied Health Program.
• Associate's degree required; Graduate of approved ultrasound/sonography program or equivalent.
• BLS Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP).
• ARDMS registered or ARDMS eligible with passing test in at least one area within one year.
• State license to practice as a Sonographer.
• 1 year as sonographer (Preferred).
• Certified in echocardiography for adult/pediatric (neonatal preferred); TEE and structural heart procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic exams and routine procedures.
• Performs ultrasound procedures and tasks as required.
• Calibrates, adjusts, and maintains ultrasound equipment.
• Assesses and prepares patients of all ages and explains procedures.
• Maintains infection control and patient comfort during exams.
• Manages patient flow and scheduling of ultrasounds.
• Verifies physician requisitions and coordinates with ultrasound staff.
• Assists radiologist in invasive procedures using sterile technique.
• Recognizes anatomy and differentiates artifacts from pathologic structures.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and organized work area.

Skills

BLS-HCP eligibility

ARDMS eligible

Echocardiography certification (adult,

1 year sonography experience

Education

Associate's degree in Ultrasound/Sonography

Job description

UP Health System- Marquette, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Sonographer for the Echocardiology Department. The role involves performing diagnostic ultrasound, patient prep, equipment calibration, and supporting invasive procedures with sterility and infection control in a community hospital setting.

Requirements include an AMA Allied Health Associate’s program, ARDMS eligibility, BLS-HCP, and 1 year of sonography experience; state licensure is required.