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.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Explains examination procedure to patient and prepares patients for examination.
• Reviews clinical data on requisition and obtains additional patient information when necessary
• Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets equipment, and performs ultrasound scan.
• Controls ultrasound to obtain proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.
• Deciphers normal from abnormal pathology in order to obtain appropriate scan to show abnormality in its entirety.
• Completes appropriate paper work and database requirements for each test

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.

Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors.
as outlined in the HFHS' Customer Service Policy and summarized below:

• Communication
• Ownership
• Understanding
• Motivation
• Sensitivity
• Excellence
• Teamwork
• Respect

Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.
Must possess the following personal qualities:

• Be self-directed
• Be flexible and committed to the team concept
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn
• Be open to new learning experiences
• Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
• Demonstrates customer service values

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.

Interested in learning more about employment opportunities?

Please contact me at 313-410-4699 or https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/JohnPoma@henryfordhealthsystem.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
• Department: Non Invasive Cardiology
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable