Ultrasonographer II - Echo

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Charlevoix, Michigan Petoskey, Michigan Cardiac Diagnostic Suite Day shift


Requisition #: 63300
Total hours worked per week: 0-40

Description

Find more than your next job. Find your community in a place you love to live.   
  •  We’re northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system and we are deeply rooted and committed to the communities we serve. That means that our patients are often our family, friends and neighbors – and it’s special to be able to care for them.
  • As one of the top healthcare systems to work for in Michigan by Forbes (American’s Best Employers by State 2022), we’re committed to your ongoing growth and development.
  • After work, you’ll find things to do in every season – lakes & beaches, outdoor recreation, unique restaurants, world-class wineries, arts and entertainment. 
Why work as an Ultrasonographer II Echo at Munson Healthcare?   
  • Be part of a nationally recognized heart team that has provided advanced heart care longer than any other heart team in Northern Michigan.
  • Because you love to teach and watch others thrive in a positive, supportive and compassionate environments built on our organizational values of Excellence, Exceptional Experiences, Positivity, Teameness and Creativity.  
  • Be a respected clinical expert and valued partner in providing exceptional patient care.
  • Our dynamic work environment encourages and offers opportunities for growth and development. 
How your role will influence our organization:    
  • A Cardiac Diagnostic Technician assists physicians in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions by performing a variety of non-invasive tests and procedures
 
What’s Required:   
    • High School graduate or equivalent. Completion of college or hospital based Cardiovascular Program or Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, or completion of Allied Health Program approved by the AMA 
    • Must be a Registered Cardiovascular Diagnostic Sonographer (RCDS) or a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
    • Adult Echocardiogram Certification
    • Must be able to do 2D Echocardiograms, M-mode, PW & CW Spectral Doppler, Color Flow Doppler, and Transesophageal echocardiogram on adults, with some experience performing pediatric echocardiograms. In addition, must be able to perform treadmill stress echocardiograms and Dobutamine stress echocardiograms.
    • Must have a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience performing Treadmill Stress Echocardiograms and/or Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms.
      Or
    • Must be a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or a Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
    • Must be able to perform the following vascular duplex ultrasound exams: abdominal aorta, renal artery, mesenteric artery, carotid artery, and both arterial and venous of the upper and lower extremities. In addition, must be able to perform a noninvasive physiological testing of the lower extremities.
    • Must perform examinations in an acceptable time frame using a variety of complex equipment.
    • Must be knowledgeable in the use of IV pumps and stress testing preparation.
     
Why Choose Munson Healthcare:   
  • Balance – Get out on the water, in the woods, on the trails or around town.
  • Opportunity – Be a part of northern Michigan’s leading healthcare team with opportunities for personal. and professional growth throughout the healthcare system.
  • Flexibility – A career that can change as your life changes.
  • Teamness – Our people make Munson Healthcare a great place to work! 
The Benefits of Working at Munson:   
  • Competitive salaries
  • Medical, dental & vision plans with savings plans.
  • Paid time off (up to 19 days your first year)
  • Tuition reimbursement and ongoing educational opportunities
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
  • Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts
*Terms and conditions apply