Cardiac Sonographer - Echo Tech

Trinity Health; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Muskegon is seeking an Entry-level Echo Technician II to perform specialized echocardiograms and assist with diagnostic procedures. Ideal candidates should hold a degree from an accredited CAAHEP program and possess BCLS certification. Responsibilities include operating ultrasound equipment, patient assessments, and participating in quality assurance processes. This full-time position offers a day shift schedule with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• Certification as Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) required within one year.
• Preferred: One or more years of ultrasound experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized echocardiograms.
• Assist with exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiograms.
• Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment.
• Review patient charts and perform patient assessments.
• Participate in quality assurance and clinical competency processes.

Skills

Experience with echocardiograms

Patient assessment skills

Excellent communication

Education

Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

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

What The Echo Technician II 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, and other types of studies as they are developed and instituted in the department. Coordinates and 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 (general floor, cath lab, recovery, emergency, intensive care) as required, performing bedside exams.
• Review patient charts and perform patient assessments to optimize and perform symptom‑focused procedures. Acquire and analyze data to provide and prepare worksheets for medical staff review and interpretation.
• Function in an educational capacity for patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other audiences relative to skill.
• Participate in departmental/hospital quality assurance and clinical competency process.
• Cover required on‑call responding to off‑hour/emergent calls (24/7).

What The Echo Technician II Will Need

• Graduate of a two‑year program accredited by the CAAHEP.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Certification or re‑certification in CPR within three months of hire.
• 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). Must maintain registry status in compliance with CE requirements.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited CAAHEP program.
• Preferred: One or more years of ultrasound experience.

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.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
• Hours | Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week - Days, 7 a‑5:30 p; Weekends, holidays and on‑call rotation per CBA.
• Shift: Day Shift