Mclaren Health Care Lansing , MI 48907
Posted 3 days ago
According to established policies and procedures, operates ultrasound diagnostic equipment to produce pictures for measurement of dimensions of heart structures. In doing so, obtains pertinent patient information, explains purpose and duration of testing to patients, and operates ultrasound equipment. Reviews results and prepares reports for physician review.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Confers with patients and/or family members in order to gather pertinent patient information including history of heart problems, current medication and so forth, and documents same in patient charts.
Explains diagnostic procedures and answers questions from patients and/or family members in order to allay fears and anxieties and elicit cooperation.
Instructs and assists patients in assuming necessary position for required exposure to ultrasonic waves.
Measures and records different dimensions of heart structures utilizing calipers according to established procedures.
Reviews images and prepares information for physician interpretation.
Maintains equipment in clean and proper working order, and replenishes machine supplies as necessary. Notifies supervisor of serious malfunctions.
Performs other duties as requested.
Required:
Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited Echocardiography or Allied Health program that provides clinical and didactic training in the field of Echocardiography.
Registered or Registry Eligible Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Registry eligible must become registered within six months of hire.
BLS certification as Healthcare Provider or equivalent through the Military Training Network (MTN).
Preferred:
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Additional Information
Schedule: Per Diem
Requisition ID: 24004364
Daily Work Times: monday - sunday
Hours Per Pay Period: 0
On Call: Yes
Weekends: Yes
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
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