GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction of a Cardiologist, performs diagnostic ultrasonic procedures for evaluation as prescribed by a physician. Requires knowledge and use of highly specialized equipment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

Completed requirements as a Cardiac Sonographer from accredited program. Must be eligible to sit for Registered Cardiac Sonographer designation from national accreditation board.Completed Cardiac Sonographer program and eligible for Registry certification. Registered Cardiac Sonographer in an established hospital non-invasive cardiac testing unit, preferred. 

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 

Registered Cardiac Sonographer within one year of hire.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Works in a patient care setting with occasional exposure to unpleasant patient care tasks. Daily interaction with family members and staff. Extensive walking, standing, lifting, pushing, and the like may be necessary. Occasional interaction with disgruntled/unsatisfied patients and families. Outside travel to satellite locations as necessary.

 

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

Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group Department: PCS - Dearborn MG Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable