Sonographer Cardiac

McLaren Health Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer to operate ultrasound diagnostic equipment for measuring heart structures. The role involves obtaining patient information, conducting procedures, and preparing reports for physician review.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, completion of an accredited Echocardiography program, and relevant certification. This full-time position offers a schedule with potential on-call and weekend duties, emphasizing patient care and technical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Echocardiography or Allied Health program.
• Registered or Registry Eligible Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.

Responsibilities

• Operates ultrasound equipment to produce diagnostic images.
• Obtains patient information and explains testing procedures.
• Measures and records dimensions of heart structures.

Skills

Patient communication

Ultrasound techniques

Medical documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Echocardiography or Allied Health program

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

According to established policies and procedures, operates ultrasound diagnostic equipment to produce pictures for measurement of dimensions of heart structures. In doing so, obtains pertinent patient information, explains purpose and duration of testing to patients, and operates ultrasound equipment. Reviews results and prepares reports for physician review.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Confers with patients and/or family members in order to gather pertinent patient information including history of heart problems, current medication and so forth, and documents same in patient charts.
• Explains diagnostic procedures and answers questions from patients and/or family members in order to allay fears and anxieties and elicit cooperation.
• Instructs and assists patients in assuming necessary position for required exposure to ultrasonic waves.
• Measures and records different dimensions of heart structures utilizing calipers according to established procedures.
• Reviews images and prepares information for physician interpretation.
• Maintains equipment in clean and proper working order, and replenishes machine supplies as necessary. Notifies supervisor of serious malfunctions.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Required

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Echocardiography or Allied Health program that provides clinical and didactic training in the field of Echocardiography.
• Registered or Registry Eligible Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Registry eligible must become registered within six months of hire.
• BLS certification as Healthcare Provider or equivalent through the Military Training Network (MTN).

Preferred

• Six months of Echocardiography (including Stress Echoes, TEE, and TTE procedures) work experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26003160
• Daily Work Times: 7a-730p
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes