GENERAL SUMMARY: Perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations consisting of: Two-dimensional imaging, spectral and color flow Doppler, m-mode; trans esophageal; exercise and pharmacologic echocardiograms; saline and left ventricular opacification studies on adult patients. Instruction of medical personnel in the technical performance, clinical application, and cardiac pathology as it pertains to cardiac ultrasound.  May act as a mentor/preceptor for other Ultrasonographers and/or students.

This is a Cardiac Ultrasound position; only RDCS, ACS, or RCS credential is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:    

            

Perform and interpret cardiac ultrasound procedures. Maintain daily operations of the department. Training of medical personnel and patient education. Completion of all documentation requirements. Adherence to department policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of patient safety, confidentiality, quality of care and efficiency are maintained. Fulfillment of competencies required by department and hospital. Flexibility to adapt to all work situations and to master new technological advancements in the field of cardiac ultrasound. Coordination of departmental in-services’ and educational information sharing.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Training: 

• Minimum requirements: Completion of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program and/or significant clinical experiences as determined by the department.
• Preferred requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Work Experience:  

• Preferred: Minimum of two years (full-time) experience in the performance of all cardiac ultrasound procedures for adults.

Certification, Licensure, Registration:

• RDCS or CCI (no exemption accepted, must pass both parts of exam) status is required by department.
• Required: BCLS

Other Qualifications: 

• Analytical problem-solving is essential to optimize and enhance image acquisition for physician’s interpretation.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Professionalism and communication/interpersonal skills are critical.
• Cooperative, team oriented, flexible, and self-motivated individual with a positive attitude are qualities essential to successfully fulfill job responsibilities.

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• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn

Department Name

Cardiology - Dearborn

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

40

Days Worked

5

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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