Cardiac Sonographer - 27-36 per hour - Fort Wayne - Detroit Medical Center

Description

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for a job in Detroit, Michigan.

Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty:
Cardiac Sonographer


Discipline:
Allied Health Professional


Duration:
Ongoing

40 hours per week

Shift:8 hours

Employment Type:
StaffDMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospitalis committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

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

Job Summary/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:

• Associates 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.
• Six months experience in Echocardiography, Phonocardiography or equivalent related experience preferred.
• 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 Harper University Hospitalhas distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research.

A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

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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employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Job:
Cardiology/Cardivasc/

Cath Lab Primary Location:
Detroit,

Michigan Facility:
DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's

Hospital Job Type:

Full Time Shift Type:
Day

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.

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Detroit Medical Center Job ID # Posted job title: Cardiac Sonographer

About Detroit Medical CenterThe Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading academically–integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one of the largest health care providers in Southeast 60;Michigan.

60;During our 150+ years of caring for the community, we have been recognized nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations and patient care.

60;The DMC is able to achieve these awards because of our exceptional employees.

The Detroit Medical Center is one the largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years.

We train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit.
Our evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation.

It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our experience, on the best available research and our understanding of each patient as an individual.

Our commitment to our patientsOur commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part of everything we do. It's our mission. It's our promise to every patient and every family who entrusts their care to us.

To meet the needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140 clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan, including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital (Children's Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan).

We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment.

60;Knowing that we are better together, our teams are highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and compassionate care our patients expect and deserve.

60;Staff members have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to as "my forever family" and "colleagues who have my back".

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The DMC has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that call Metro Detroit home; they're our neighbors, our friends, and our community.

That's why the DMC serves everyone in the community who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care.

From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate and empower our community towards better health, you can count on the DMC.

There's a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community build on care.
At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is available, for further assistance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual disability.

Employee Benefits

At the DMC, health and well-being are important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to help meet the needs of all eligible employees.

In addition to a range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible options, we offer dental, vision and an employee assistance plan.

Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members.

60;Employees can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan and an identity protection plan.

60;For those employees who are looking for support to care for family members, we also offer child and elder care programs.

To help employees prepare for retirement, we offer a 401K savings plan, and an employee discount plan that includes discounts for a wide variety of products, including auto and home insurance and mobile plans.

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Employee assistance programs
Life insurance
Discount program