Cardiac Sonographer - Weekends

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

PTO and 403B

Colleague Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan

Job summary

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Cardiac Sonographer to perform routine and specialized echocardiograms, acquire/analyze data, and support interpretation for medical staff.

The role includes stress echocardiography, transesophageal procedures, equipment optimization, and patient education; on-call coverage is required. Requires CAAHEP-accredited training, RDCS or RCS within 1 year, BCLS, and preferred dual RDCS/RVT credentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year program accredited by CAAHEP.
• Certification as RDCS or RCS within 1 year of hire; maintain registry CE requirements.
• BCLS; CPR certification within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from a CAAHEP program.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized echocardiograms using M-mode, 2D, 3D, and Doppler.
• Assists with graded exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiography.
• Coordinates/transesophageal echocardiograms and optimizes images.
• Operates and maintains ultrasound equipment; transports to bedside as needed.
• Reviews patient charts and prepares data for interpretation.
• Becomes an educator for patients and family members on exam findings.
• Participates in on-call coverage (24/7).

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

Echocardiography

Clinical assessment

Education

CAAHEP-accredited program

RDCS or RCS certification within 1 year

BCLS certification

Bachelor’s degree (CAAHEP)

Tools

M-mode imaging

2D imaging

3D imaging

Doppler imaging

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Weekend Shift

Schedule | Hours

• Full-time, 36 hours per week
• Weekends

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/analysesdata 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.