Sonographer

Lifepoint Health®; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Medical, dental & vision

PTO & insurance

Education assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

UP Health System- Marquette, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Sonographer for the Echocardiology Department. The role involves performing diagnostic ultrasound, patient prep, equipment calibration, and supporting invasive procedures with sterility and infection control in a community hospital setting.

Requirements include an AMA Allied Health Associate’s program, ARDMS eligibility, BLS-HCP, and 1 year of sonography experience; state licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Graduated 2 year AMA Allied Health Program.
• Associate's degree required; Graduate of approved ultrasound/sonography program or equivalent.
• BLS Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP).
• ARDMS registered or ARDMS eligible with passing test in at least one area within one year.
• State license to practice as a Sonographer.
• 1 year as sonographer (Preferred).
• Certified in echocardiography for adult/pediatric (neonatal preferred); TEE and structural heart procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates ultrasound equipment to perform diagnostic exams and routine procedures.
• Performs ultrasound procedures and tasks as required.
• Calibrates, adjusts, and maintains ultrasound equipment.
• Assesses and prepares patients of all ages and explains procedures.
• Maintains infection control and patient comfort during exams.
• Manages patient flow and scheduling of ultrasounds.
• Verifies physician requisitions and coordinates with ultrasound staff.
• Assists radiologist in invasive procedures using sterile technique.
• Recognizes anatomy and differentiates artifacts from pathologic structures.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and organized work area.

Skills

BLS-HCP eligibility

ARDMS eligible

Echocardiography certification (adult,

1 year sonography experience

Education

Associate's degree in Ultrasound/Sonography

Job description

This position is a MAST Union Role

This position has a $7,500 sign on bonus for external eligible candidates

Your Experience Matters

UP Health System- Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Donor Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

UP Health System- Marquette

Sonographer- Echocardiology Department

• 8 FTE 32 hours/ Week Varied Shifts

This position is a MAST Union Role

This position has a $7,500 sign on bonus for external eligible candidates

Your Experience Matters

UP Health System- Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Donor Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthy. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

• Operates ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
• Performs ultrasound procedures and tasks.
• Calibrates, adjusts, and maintains ultrasound and peripheral equipment.
• Assesses and prepares patients of all ages for examinations and explains procedure to patient and/or family while performing the examination.
• Provides basic patient care and comfort: Maintains infection control and universal precautions as it relates to patient care and equipment.
• Receives patients, explains method of procedure and makes sure patient is comfortable.
• Maintains equipment and supplies and organizes work area.
• Keeps accurate records, helps with scheduling of the ultrasound and keeps patient flow smooth.
• Checks the physician's requisition for complete information on the procedure requested' refers any questions to the ultrasound physician before performing the procedure.
• Assists the radiologist/referring physician in invasive procedures using sterile technique while maintaining infection control guidelines.
• Recognizes the significance of all structures that are visualized on the monitor and be able to differentiate artifacts from anatomic/pathologic structures within equipment limitations.
• Possesses an in-depth knowledge of anatomy/physiology, technical expertise and able to improve standard procedures to enhance diagnostic results when needed.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Graduated 2 year AMA Allied Health Program
• Education: Associate's degree Required; Graduate of approved program of Ultrasound/Sonography or equivalent
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• ARDMS Registered or if new graduate, must be ARDMS eligible and pass a test in at least one area (i.e. Abdomen, OBGYN) including physics within one year of employment. State license to practice as a Sonographer.
• 1 year as sonographer (Preferred)
• Looking for someone certified in Echosonography both adult and pediatric and neonatal. TEE and Structural heart procedures (preferred)

More About UP Health System Marquette

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS - Marquette is a 222 bed hospital and houses the region's only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs, health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!

Where We Are

In Marquette our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System Marquette- is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.