Job Description

• Location: Henry Ford Hospital Detroit will be the primary location; selected candidate must be able to also travel between satellite locations which include: Fairlane, Pierson/Cottage, Sterling Heights, Second Ave, and Plymouth on an as needed basis.
• Department: Cardiac Non-Invasive
• Schedule: Normal shift hours between 6:00AM and 5:30PM. Must work 2 Holidays a year and work weekends based on department rotation.

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.

Qualifications

_ 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.