Echo Technologist PRN

Spectrum Health; Royalton Township (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Corewell Health in Saint Joseph, MO, is seeking a part-time Cardiac Sonographer to perform a variety of echocardiography tests, including stress echocardiograms, TEE and TTE, and related advanced imaging. You will calculate data and prepare studies for staff interpretation.

The role requires an associate degree in ultrasound/echo, RDCS/RCS credentials, and BLS certification, with experience in Doppler, 2D imaging, and complex congenital heart disease understanding preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited ultrasound program with echo training.
• RDCS / RCS credentials as listed (ARDMS) or equivalent.
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required.

Responsibilities

• Review patient chart and select the most appropriate procedural methodology.
• Perform ultrasound tests (TEE, TTE, Doppler, stress echo) and calculate data.
• Document exam performance in the EMR and hospital financial system.
• Inform patients and health-care team about procedures and equipment used; participate in QA and team meetings.

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's Degree in ultrasound/echo

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EMR system

Hospital financial system

Job description

Job Summary

Performs a variety of cardiac testing including stress, transesophageal, transthoracic, dobutamine stress echocardiograms and others as indicated (ICE, 3D, strain, specialty and fetal echocardiograms); calculates acquired data and prepares study for medical staff interpretation.

Essential Functions

Reviews patient chart and selects most appropriate procedural methodology. Performs ultrasound tests appropriate for patient specific morphology and pathology. Performs calculations per protocol, uses critical thinking skills to assess validity of calculations. Documents exam performance in electronic medical record, on hospital financial system. Attends departmental staff, educational, and informational meetings. Participates as required in various workgroups, quality assurance (QA) meetings, and team building sessions. Informs patients, significant others and members of the health care team about procedures, equipment being utilized and other related activities as appropriate. Calculates acquired data, prepares materials for medical staff interpretation.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited ultrasound program or equivalent skills, knowledge, abilities typically gained through schooling training and experience related to echo including in two-dimensional, doppler, color doppler, transesophageal echocardiology (TEE), transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), stress echo and understanding of complex congenital heart disease and surgical repairs.
• CRT-Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Registered (RDCS) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography 180 Days
• CRT-Cardiac Sonographer, Registered (RCS) - UNKNOWN Unknown 180 Days
• CRT-Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography HDVCH Upon Hire
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years of relevant experience in two-dimensional, doppler, color doppler, transesophageal echocardiology (TEE), transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), stress echos and understanding of complex congenital heart disease and surgical repairs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Employment Type & Hours

• Primary Location: Health Park Medical Office Building 1 - 3950 Hollywood Rd - St Joseph
• Employment Type: Part time
• Shift: Weekly
• Scheduled Hours: 0.4 Hours of Work Days Worked Weekend Frequency

Equal Opportunity Statement

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community.

Company Culture & Values

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health Overview

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.