Echo/Vascular Technologist - Diagnostic Cardiology - Part Time - Days

Henry Ford Health System; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Echo/Vascular Technologist to join their Diagnostic Cardiology team. This part-time role involves performing essential noninvasive ultrasound procedures to assist in evaluating patients' cardiac and vascular health. The ideal candidate will have specialized training in echocardiography and vascular technology, along with the ability to adapt to the facility's diagnostic equipment. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and contribute to the mission of improving community health.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required with specialized training in Echocardiography.
• 1 year of experience in cardiac or vascular ultrasound imaging is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform noninvasive cardiac and vascular diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
• Prepare preliminary technical reports and assist physicians during procedures.

Skills

Echocardiography

Vascular Technology

Cardiac Imaging

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma

Specialized Course in Echocardiography

1 Year Experience in Ultrasound Imaging

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Physiologic Recorders

Job description

Echo/Vascular Technologist

Part-Time Benefit Eligible

Schedule: 9:00am-9:30pm, 24 hours/week

Department: Diagnostic Cardiology

Hospital: Henry Ford Rochester

Location: Rochester, MI

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Cardiac-Vascular Sonographer is responsible for supporting the Mission and Vision of Henry Ford by, under general supervision, (trainee positions - under supervision of qualified sonographer) and according to established standards and protocols, performing a variety of noninvasive cardiac and vascular diagnostic ultrasound procedures in order to assist physicians in determining functioning of patient's cardiac and vascular systems. Prepare preliminary technical reports for physician review. Perform job-related clerical duties. Assist in general department functions by answering telephones and scheduling appointments. May assist in training new employees.

*Essential Functions

oUtilizes cardiac and vascular ultrasound equipment to perform 2D & M-Mode Echocardiograms, (including cardiac Doppler evaluations utilizing color flow imaging, continuous wave and pulsed wave analysis); Carotid Duplex scans; Venous Duplex scans; and peripheral Arterial Evaluations according to accepted industry standards and department protocols.

oPerform cardiovascular stress testing procedures including Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms and Exercise Stress Echocardiograms. Uses cardiac imaging contrast agents, when necessary, on suboptimal studies.

oUtilize physiologic recorders and follows accepted techniques for assessment of extremity arterial blood flow assessments.

oAssist the physician in the performance of transesophageal echocardiograms.

oPerform necessary diagnostic measurements and calculations according to accepted industry standards and department protocols.

oObtain accurate and pertinent patient medical histories for presentation to reading physicians. Document technical findings appropriately. Prepare preliminary reports for physician review.

oUtilize independent judgment to contact reading physicians to relay preliminary technical findings consistent with acute and potentially life-threatening situations.

*Non-Essential Functions

oMay assist in orientation and training of new employees and students in cardiovascular techniques and procedures.

oThis position shall have access to and disclose personal health information only when reasonably necessary to perform the designated job-related responsibilities. Disclosure and/or use of personal health information for any purpose other than as reasonably necessary for designated job responsibilities is prohibited.

oPerform related duties such as stocking supplies, maintaining files and patient logs, preparing reports of activity and cleans and maintains work area and imaging equipment.

oThis position requires the ability to identify age related differences within the persons served and the adjustment of treatment style and expectations as appropriate, including adjustments based on the person's served cognitive function and learning ability. This will include taking into account their religious and cultural needs and preferences.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S) REQUIRED:

• Non-Registered Sonographers: Must be eligible to sit for the echocardiography and/or vascular technology registry examination of the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Must successfully pass one of the registry exams within 18 months of employment. If applicant possesses abilities in only one of the specialties indicated above, proficiency in the other must be demonstrated within 90 days of employment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school graduate required.


• Completion of a specialized course in Echocardiography and/or Vascular Technology or minimum of 1 year (preferably hospital based) experience in cardiac or vascular ultrasound imaging required.


• Ability to adapt to use of diagnostic imaging equipment used at this facility within 30 days of employment.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital


• Department: Diagnostic Cardiology Anc 001


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: MIROC Crittenton Radiologi