Cardiac Sonographer - Weekends

Trinity Health MI; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages

Tuition Reimbursement

403B retirement plan

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a dedicated Cardiac Sonographer. This role involves performing specialized cardiac ultrasound exams and collaborating with medical staff to deliver detailed diagnostic information. Ideal candidates will have a two-year accredited program diploma and the RDCS certification. The position requires strong patient assessment skills and a commitment to providing compassionate care. Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program.
• Must be certified as RDCS or RCS.
• BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized echocardiograms.
• Assist with pharmacological stress echocardiographic procedures.
• Review patient charts for assessments.

Skills

Echocardiograms operation

Patient assessment

Data analysis

Ultrasound equipment maintenance

Patient education

Education

Graduate of accredited two-year program

Certification as Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Bachelor’s degree from accredited CAAHEP program (preferred)

Job description

Benefits

• Comprehensive packages: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and 403B
• Competitive pay
• Colleague Referral Program (earn cash & prizes!)
• Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Forgiveness

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Schedule | Hours

• Full-time, 36 hours per week
• Days

Highlights

• Comprehensive packages: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and 403B
• Competitive pay
• Colleague Referral Program (earn cash & prizes!)
• Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Forgiveness

Position Summary

The Cardiac Sonographer performs routine and/or specialized cardiac ultrasound exams. The echo cardiographer acquires/analyses data using diagnostic medical ultrasound and related technologies providing calculations/data for medical staff interpretations.

What the Cardiac Sonographer will do

• Performs routine and specialized echocardiograms using {M-mode, 2D, 3D, Color/ Spectral Doppler, and related technologies}.
• Performs and assists with graded exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiographic procedures, in addition to other types of studies.
• Coordinates/ assists with performing Transesophageal Echocardiograms and optimizing echocardiographic images and data.
• Operate, maintain and optimize ultrasound and related equipment.
• Transport ultrasound equipment to patient units as required performing bedside exams.
• Review patient charts and performs patient assessments.
• Acquire and analyze data to provide/prepare worksheets for medical staff review and interpretation.
• Function in an educational capacity for patients, patients’ family, nurses, physicians, and other audiences relative to skill.
• Cover a required amount of on-call responding to off-hour/ emergent calls (24/7).

What the Cardiac Sonographer will need

• Graduate of a two-year program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP).
• Certification as Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (or able to attain credentials within 1 year of hire). Once registered, must maintain registry status in compliance with the CE requirements of their certifying organization for the imaging modality in which they perform services.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Certification or re-certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within three months of hire.
• Preferred: Dual-registry RDCS and RVT registered vascular technologist
• Preferred: One or more years of ultrasound experience
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited CAAHEP program

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.