MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

Registered Ultrasound/Echo Technician Cardiology

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeWest Branch, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate's degree is required, or graduation from an American Medical Association-approved Radiological Technology or Ultrasound Technology program as equivalent experience.
Documentation of skills to perform cardiac ultrasound exams is required.
A valid state credential is required when applicable.
Basic typing ability is required.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within one month of hire or transfer.
Ultrasound Technologist credential from ARDMS is listed as a credential requirement.
Tuberculosis testing must be completed as required, and annual Occupational Safety and Health Administration training must be completed according to the Exposure Control Plan.
Ability to read and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations, and to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including moving around the facility, prolonged sitting, standing or walking, frequent posture changes, dexterity tasks, and occasional lifting or carrying 11–20 pounds.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment and follow bloodborne pathogen, infection control, and facility safety requirements.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Operate cardiac diagnostic ultrasound equipment to obtain two-dimensional and M-mode cardiac views, including parasternal long-axis, parasternal short-axis, apical four-chamber, subcostal, and suprasternal views.
Measure acquired views and document the results for physician review.
Perform color-flow and pulsed-wave Doppler testing.
Set up Holter monitoring and, preferably, perform scanning.
Perform electrocardiograms when necessary.
Assist with cardiac stress testing when necessary by operating stress equipment or taking blood pressures.
Perform other duties within cardiopulmonary services as qualified and other related duties as assigned.
Follow infection control and facility safety policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Participate in facility Quality Improvement/IOP programs as determined by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

RDMS or Cardiovascular Credentialing International registry credential is preferred.
Experience scanning Holter monitors is preferred.

Summary

Utilizes a diagnostic ultrasound machine to obtain the required two dimensional and M-mode views of the cardiac anatomy. Measures the views that have been taken and puts results on paper for the physician to read by performing the following duties.
Responsibilities

50%* Operates the cardiac diagnostic ultrasound machine to obtain the required views.These include: two-dimensional mode, including parasternal long axis view, the parasternal short axis view, the apical four chamber view, sub-costal views and suprasternal views.

25%* Performs color-flows and pulsed wave doppler testing.

25%* Performs holter monitoring set up and preferably scanning.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Credential: ARDMS: Ultrasound Technologist

Required Education

Education: Associates Degree required.

Equivalent Experience: Graduate of a Radiological Technology or Ultrasound Technology program approved by the American Medical Association. Documentation of skills required to perform cardiac ultrasound exams; RDMS or Cardiovascular Credentialing International registry preferred. Basic typing required. Valid state credentials, when applicable.

Education Specialization: SONOGRAPHY

Other Information

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs EKG's when necessary.

Assists with cardiac stress testing, when necessary, either by running the stress equipment or taking blood pressures.

Performs other duties within cardiopulmonary services as qualified.

Follows policies and procedures for infection control and facility safety in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Presents oneself well-groomed and professional to staff and Medical Center personnel.

Participates in facility Quality Improvement/IOP programs as determined by supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing must be done as required. Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must also be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.

Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)

About the Company

MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

MyMichigan Health is a boutique insurance agency that plans employee benefits for entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses, representing over 100 national carriers. It researches market options to match employers with a mix of health, life, dental, and vision plans at lower premiums, delivered through a co-branded Employee Benefit Portal. It stands out with a large carrier network, tailored market research for SMBs, and a portal that simplifies enrollment and benefits administration. Its goal is to provide affordable, comprehensive employee benefits that fit the needs of small and medium-sized businesses while making enrollment easy.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Troy, MI
Founded: Not listed

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