Job Information
Ascension Health Cardiac Vascular Sonographer in Rochester, Michigan
Details
Department: Diagnostic Cardiology
Schedule: Part-time Days, 20 hours per week; Rotating days and occasional call
Hospital: Ascension Providence Rochester
Location: Rochester, MI
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.
Responsibilities
The Cardiac-Vascular Sonographer is responsible for supporting the Mission and Vision of Ascension 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
Utilizes cardiac and vascular ultrasound equipment to perform 2D & M-Mode Echocardiograms, (including cardiac Doppler evaluations utilizing colorflow 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.
Perform cardiovascular stress testing procedures including Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms and Exercise Stress Echocardiograms. Uses cardiac imaging contrast agents when necessary on suboptimal studies.
Utilize physiologic recorders and follows accepted techniques for assessment of extremity arterial blood flow assessments.
Assist the physician in the performance of transesophageal echocardiograms.
Perform necessary diagnostic measurements and calculations according to accepted industry standards and department protocols.
Obtain accurate and pertinent patient medical histories for presentation to reading physicians. Document technical findings appropriately. Prepare preliminary reports for physician review.
Utilize independent judgment to contact reading physicians to relay preliminary technical findings consistent with acute and potentially life threatening situations.
Non-Essential Functions
May assist in orientation and training of new employees and students in cardiovascular techniques and procedures.
This 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.
Perform related duties such as stocking supplies, maintaining files and patient logs, preparing reports of activity and cleans and maintains work area and imaging equipment.
This 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.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- 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:
- High school graduate required.
Work Experience:
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 Preferences
No additional preferences.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
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This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.