Cardiac Sonographer

Tenet Healthcare Corporation

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Career development & education

HSA/FSA offerings

Employee Assistance program

Employee discounts

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation's DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform advanced non-invasive cardiovascular testing. You’ll execute Stress Echo and 2-D Echo with Doppler, contribute to clinical assessments and support training of trainees.

The candidate will work under supervision for transesophageal procedures, ensure equipment readiness, and participate in quality improvement while communicating findings to physicians.

Qualifications

Associate degree in cardiovascular or applied sciences; familiarity with anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.
Six months Echocardiography or related experience preferred.
Registered or registry-eligible RDCS or RCS required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostics including Stress Echo, Dobutamine, 2-D Echo with Doppler and Color Flow.
Assist with Transesophageal Echocardiograms under physician supervision.
Analyze results, determine need for further tests and synthesize diagnostic impressions.
Operate and maintain testing equipment and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Visual acuity

Interpersonal skills

Equipment maintenance

CPR knowledge

Cardiovascular pharmacology

Education

Associate's degree in cardiovascular sciences

ARDMS/RDCS or CCI certification

Job description

Cardiac Sonographer - 2606003092

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Summary Description

Under general supervision, performs non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic evaluations including Stress Echo, Dobutamine and 2-D Echo with Doppler and Color Flow; assists with Transesophageal Echocardiograms under supervision of a physician. Uses procedural data obtained and impression formed to evaluate Cardiovascular disease both functionally and anatomically. Conducts clinical evaluations on patients; analyzes and interprets test results and determines if additional tests are required for diagnostic accuracy. Performs non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic evaluations for anatomical and functional assessments. Performs comprehensive cardiovascular clinical analysis including obtaining patient history, physical examination and auscultation. Performs qualitative and quantitative real-time 2-D Echocardiograms with Doppler and Color Flow, Stress Echos, Dobutamine, and assists with Transesophageal Echocardiograms. Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis and interpretation of all graphic and video recordings obtained. Determines whether additional procedures are necessary based on clinical analysis performed. Selects and performs appropriate procedure(s) and is responsible for integrating clinical findings and testing results into an overall diagnostic impression. Assist subordinate technical personnel as necessary (i.e. assistant with clinical impressions and review of diagnostic findings as necessary) and also participates in instruction of post-graduate medical trainees in laboratory methods, procedures analysis, and interpretive findings. Discusses clinical and diagnostic findings with medical staff and may occasionally communicate findings to attending and/or referring physicians. Operates and maintains testing equipment, instruments and supplies consistent with established standards. Performs minor maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment. Inputs preliminary report information into hospital computer system after physicians initial dictation. Bills inpatient and outpatient patients for appropriate test or procedure. May schedule inpatient for appropriate testing procedures. May assist in determining priorities for testing service based on analysis of referred clinical information. Participates in Quality Improvement program. Maintains professional knowledge base through conference attendance and/or professional organizations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in cardiovascular or applied sciences, or equivalent, in order to be familiar with the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system and to comprehend theoretical and conceptual bases of related testing procedures.
Six months experience in Echocardiography, Phonocardiography or equivalent related experience preferred.
Registered or registry-eligible as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). ARDMS is preferred. Registry-eligible candidates must be registered as a RDCS or RCS within 12 months of hire.

Skills Required

Analytical skill necessary to conduct, evaluate and interpret various clinical examination and non-invasive testing procedures.
Visual and aural acuity necessary to analyze variations in clinical findings, monitor data and procedure results.
Mechanical skills necessary to perform minor maintenance, repair and calibration of test equipment.
Interpersonal skills necessary to explain test procedures and allay patient fears.
Skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Knowledge of effects of Cardiovascular drugs and pathologies on procedure results.

Facility Description

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.

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Job

Imaging and Radiology

Primary Location

MI-Detroit

Hospital/Facility

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital

Scheduled Hours

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