Cardiac Sonographer, Part Time Days

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

Competitive PTO

Shift Differentials

EAP

Tuition & Certification Reimbursement

Clinical Ladder Program

Discounts

Beacon Academy Courses

Gym Membership Discount

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a part-time Cardiac Sonographer II to perform non-invasive cardiac ultrasound studies under physician supervision.

You will work in the Diagnostic Cardiology Department, reporting to the Director, and contribute to patient care by ensuring accurate imaging and timely communication of findings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Continuing education in cardiac ultrasound.
• Credentialing: RDCS or RCS with active registry.
• Registry-eligible candidates may be considered but must obtain credentialing within 2 years.
• Basic EKG interpretation skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Cardiac Ultrasound Tests: 2-D, 3-D, M-Mode, and color Doppler.
• Prepare patients for tests and explain procedures.
• Record imagery, perform calculations, and provide preliminary findings.
• Maintain and transport ultrasound equipment in clean and functional condition.
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of the echo lab and physician schedules.
• Notify physicians as needed during emergencies regarding cardiac conditions.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Patient care

Echo data calculations

Education

High school diploma

Continuing education in cardiac ultrasound

RDCS or RCS credentialing

Registry-eligible within 2 years

EKG interpretation

Job description

Beacon Health System is hiring a part-timedayshiftCardiac Sonographer/Cath Lab Tech for ourDiagnosticCardiology DepartmentatKalamazooHospitalinKalamzaoo, IN.

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System,you’renot just part of ateam,you’repart of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, yourexpertisesupports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

About BeaconKalamazoo

Beacon Kalamazoo provides 24/7 emergency care and a Level II Trauma Center. We deliver care for serious life-threatening injuries/illnesses, and your everyday health needs, including labor and delivery. We offer specialty care for heart/vascular disease, lung and sleep disorders, mental health conditions, and women’s health. We offer a wide range of outpatient services, including diagnostic imaging, lab tests, respiratorytherapyand rehabilitation therapy services.

What You’ll Do

As aCardiac Sonographer II, you willreport to the Director.Under the general supervision of the performing physician,you’llperform cardiac ultrasoundnon-invasive diagnostic studies of the heart and/or other related studies.

Cardiac Sonographer Job Responsibilities

• Perform Cardiac Ultrasound Tests:Conduct 2-D, 3-D, M-Mode, and color doppler tests.
• Patient Interaction:Prepare patients for tests, explain procedures, and ensure their comfort.
• Data Analysis:Recordaccurateimagery, perform calculations, and provide preliminary findings.
• Equipment Management:Maintainand transport ultrasound equipment, ensuring it is clean and functional.
• Scheduling and Coordination:Assist with scheduling and coordination of the echo lab and physician schedules.
• Emergency Response:Use your knowledge of cardiac diseases to handle emergencies and notify physicians as needed.

What You Bring

As a Cardiac Sonographeryou bring knowledge of general anatomy and physiology, basic physical principles of ultrasound, basic mathematics, and medical terminology.You willknow detailed normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy.You’llknow cross sectional anatomy of all imaging planes, techniques for recording all sector images anddistinguishnormal from abnormal findings.The Cardiac Sonographerwillhave a thorough understanding of the anatomy and pathophysiology of cardiac disease processes and be able to deviate from standard techniques when necessary to extend the scope of the examinations appropriately toeliminateabnormalities.You willknow the function of equipment controls, techniques used in all types ofechocardiograms, andhave sufficient skill in the performance of these techniquesso as toproduce a complete anatomic and functional record for the physician to interpret.You’llbe competent in making quantitative calculations from Echo dataacquired.

Required Qualifications

• High school diplomarequired.
• Continuing education through college-level coursework and/or specialized technical training in cardiac ultrasound.
• Credentialing required as one of the following:
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in adult and/or pediatric echocardiography through ARDMS, or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International), with active registry status.
• Registry-eligible candidates may be considered but must obtain required credentialing within 2 years of employment.
• Basic EKG interpretation skills and knowledge of related cardiac testingpreferred.