Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiology

Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiology - 2506004035

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. Qualifications : 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. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations   Job : Laboratory and Clinical Technicians Primary Location : MI-Commerce Township : Hospital/Facility : DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Job Type: : PT2Y Shift Type: : Days If other shift, specify: rotating weekends, call shifts : :

Req ID: 2506004035