Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiology

Tenet Healthcare

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Commerce Charter Township, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic evaluations including Stress Echo and 2-D Echo to evaluate cardiovascular disease. Analyze test results, integrate clinical findings into diagnostic impressions, and collaborate with medical staff to communicate findings.

Qualifications

You have an Associate's degree in cardiovascular or applied sciences, or equivalent experience, to understand cardiovascular anatomy and testing procedures. You are expected to have at least six months of experience in Echocardiography or a related field. You must be registered or registry-eligible as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).

Must Have Skills for ATS

Stress Echo

Dobutamine

2-D Echo with Doppler

Color Flow

Transesophageal Echocardiograms

Echocardiography

Phonocardiography

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

Job Description

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. 

Benefits Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: 
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)  
• Career development and continuing education opportunities  
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Summary Description / Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, performs non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic evaluations including Stress Echo, Dobutamine and 2-D Echo with Doppler and Color Flow; assists with Transesophageal Echocardiograms under supervision of a physician.  Uses procedural data obtained and impression formed to evaluate Cardiovascular disease both functionally and anatomically.  

Conducts clinical evaluations on patients; analyzes and interprets test results and determines if additional tests are required for diagnostic accuracy.  Performs non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic evaluations for anatomical and functional assessments.  Performs comprehensive cardiovascular clinical analysis including obtaining patient history, physical examination and auscultation.  

Performs qualitative and quantitative real-time 2-D Echocardiograms with Doppler and Color Flow, Stress Echos, Dobutamine, and assists with Transesophageal Echocardiograms.  

Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis and interpretation of all graphic and video recordings obtained.  Determines whether additional procedures are necessary based on clinical analysis performed.  Selects and performs appropriate procedure(s) and is responsible for integrating clinical findings and testing results into an overall diagnostic impression.  

Assist subordinate technical personnel as necessary (i.e. assistant with clinical impressions and review of diagnostic findings as necessary) and also participates in instruction of post-graduate medical trainees in laboratory methods, procedures analysis, and interpretive findings.  

Discusses clinical and diagnostic findings with medical staff and may occasionally communicate findings to attending and/or referring physicians.  Operates and maintains testing equipment, instruments and supplies consistent with established standards.  

Performs minor maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.  Inputs preliminary report information into hospital computer system after physicians initial dictation.  Bills inpatient and outpatient patients for appropriate test or procedure.  May schedule inpatient for appropriate testing procedures.  

May assist in determining priorities for testing service based on analysis of referred clinical information.  Participates in Quality Improvement program.  Maintains professional knowledge base through conference attendance and/or professional organizations.




Minimum Qualifications

1.    Associate’s degree in cardiovascular or applied sciences, or equivalent, in order to be familiar with the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system and to comprehend theoretical and conceptual bases of related testing procedures.
2.    Six months experience in Echocardiography, Phonocardiography or equivalent related experience preferred.
3.    Registered or registry-eligible as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).  ARDMS is preferred.  Registry-eligible candidates must be registered as a RDCS or RCS within 12 months of hire.

Facility Description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.

 

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. 

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Tenet Healthcare

The Detroit Medical Center’s (DMC) record of service has provided medical excellence throughout the history of the Metropolitan Detroit area. From the founding of Children’s Hospital in 1886, to the creation of the first mechanical heart at Harper Hospital 50 years ago, to our compassion for the underserved, our legacy of caring is unmatched. Our medical experts are nationally recognized and each year, hundreds of DMC doctors are included in the list of America’s Best Doctors™. A reputation for excellence draws patients to world-class programs in oncology, organ transplant, cardiology, women’s services, neurosciences, stroke treatment, optometry, orthopaedics, pediatrics and rehabilitation. We are the leading academically integrated system in metropolitan Detroit and the largest health care provider in southeast Michigan. The DMC has more than 2,000 licensed beds and 3,000 affiliated physicians. Detroit Medical Center facilities employ best practices and conduct business in an atmosphere of respect and professionalism. Our recognition of and attention to diversity in our business operations and healthcare services in unparalleled. Our volunteer efforts in health education and disease prevention represent an ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. The DMC continues to meet the health care needs of a growing community, offering the best in medical research and development, advanced technology and optimum clinical services.
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