Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiology

DMC Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for Cardiology at the MI location. The role involves performing non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostics, analyzing results, and assisting with procedures under supervision.

The ideal candidate has an RDCS/RCS credential pathway or registry eligibility, with experience in Echocardiography and Doppler techniques, and will join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in cardiovascular or applied sciences or equivalent.
• Six months experience in Echocardiography, Phonocardiography or related experience preferred.
• Registered or registry-eligible as an RDCS or RCS; ARDMS preferred; must register within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic evaluations including Stress Echo, Dobutamine and 2-D Echo with Doppler and Color Flow.
• Analyzes test results and determines if additional tests are required for diagnostic accuracy.
• Operates and maintains testing equipment and contributes to quality improvement.

Skills

RDCS/RCS eligible

Echocardiography

Cardiac imaging

Education

Associate's degree in cardiovascular or applied sciences

Job description

Job Description - Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiology (2506004035)

Job Description

Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiology - 2506004035

Description

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefits Statement

• 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 / Responsibilities

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

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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.
2. Six months experience in Echocardiography, Phonocardiography or equivalent related experience preferred.
3. 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.

Facility Description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Job

Laboratory and Clinical Technicians

Primary Location

MI-Commerce Township

Scheduled Hours : 08

Shift Type : Days

If other shift, specify: rotating weekends, call shifts

FTE : 0.100000

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment, applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify and Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) programs. Follow the links below for additional information.

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