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