What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Technologist position at Corewell Health?
$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
Scope of Work
Performs routine cardiac testing including, stress, transesphogeal, transthoracic, dobutamine stress echocardiograms and others as indicated (ICE, 3D and fetal echocardiograms); calculates acquired data and prepares study for medical staff interpretation.
Essential Functions
Reviews patient chart and selects the most appropriate procedural methodology.
Performs ultrasound tests appropriate for patient specific morphology and pathology. Performs calculations per protocol, uses critical thinking skills to assess validity of calculations.
Documents exam performance in electronic medical record, on hospital financial system.
Attends departmental staff, educational, and informational meetings. Participates as required in various workgroups, quality assurance (QA) meetings, and team building sessions.
Informs patients, significant others and members of the health care team about procedures, equipment being utilized and other related activities as appropriate.
Calculates acquired data, prepares materials for medical staff interpretation.
Actively demonstrates ongoing continuous education efforts in field of Cardiac Sonography and demonstrates professional commitment by membership in local and national Sonography Society.
Qualifications
Required Associate's Degree from an accredited ultrasound program or equivalent
Preferred Bachelor's Degree
skills, knowledge, abilities gained through less than 2 years of related echo experience including two-dimensional, doppler, color doppler, transesophageal echocardiology (TEE), transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) and stress echos or the equivalent clinical internship experience. Required
1 year of relevant experience in two-dimensional, doppler, color doppler, transesophageal echocardiology (TEE), transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) and stress echos or the equivalent clinical internship experience. Preferred
CRT-Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Registered (RDCS) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography 180 Days required Or
CRT-Cardiac Sonographer, Registered (RCS) - UNKNOWN Unknown 180 Days required
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Lakeland Hospital Niles - 31 N St Joseph Ave - NilesDepartment Name
Cardiovascular Lab - St JosephEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Days Worked
Monday to FridayWeekend Frequency
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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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