Cardiac Sonographer - Weekends

IHA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive packages: medical,Dental

PTO

403B

Job summary

IHA is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer in Grand Rapids for weekend shifts providing routine and specialist echocardiography. You will perform exams, assist with stress testing, and help interpret data for clinicians.

Required: 2-year CAAHEP program, RDCS or RCS or eligibility within 12 months, BCLS/ CPR. Experience preferred; on-call responsibilities apply.

Qualifications

• Graduates from a CAAHEP-accredited program.
• RDCS or RCS certification required or to be attained within 1 year of hire.
• BCLS/CPR certification current or to be achieved soon after hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized echocardiograms using M-mode, 2D, 3D, Doppler, and related tech.
• Assist with graded exercise and pharmacologic stress echocardiography.
• Coordinate transesophageal echocardiograms and optimize imaging data.
• Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment and transport to bedside as needed.
• Review patient charts and perform assessments for staff interpretation.
• Provide patient and family education; participate in on-call duties (24/7).

Skills

Ultrasound experience

Education

CAAHEP-accredited two-year program

RDCS or RCS certification

BCLS/CPR certification

Bachelor’s degree from a CAAHEP program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

• Comprehensive packages: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and 403B
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Forgiveness

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Weekend Shift

Description

Schedule | Hours

• Part-time
• Weekends - Saturday & Sunday
• Approx. 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Highlights

• Comprehensive packages: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and 403B
• Competitive pay
• 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.