Cardiac Sonographer/Part Time

Description The Detroit Medical Center is the largest private employer in the city of Detroit with more than 12,000 employees. It operates 9 hospitals and institutions, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Receiving Hospital and University Health Center, Harper University Hospital, Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, Hutzel Women's Hospital, Michigan Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Sinai-Grace Hospital, and Kresge Eye Institute.

Established as a nonprofit corporation in 1985, the Detroit Medical Center has become a leading regional health care system with a mission of excellence in clinical care, research and medical education. The Detroit Medical Center has 2,000 licensed beds, 2,600 affiliated physicians and is the academic health center for Wayne State University and its schools of medicine, nursing and allied health services. Wayne State University School of Medicine is the fourth largest medical school in the United States.

Under general supervision, performs non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic evaluations including Stress Echo, Dobutamine and 2-D Echo with Doppler andColor Flow; assists with Transesophageal Echocardiograms under supervision of a physician. Uses procedural data obtained and impression formed to evaluate Cardiovascular disease both functionally and anatomically. Conducts clinicalevaluations on patients; analyzes and interprets test results and determines if additional tests are required for diagnostic accuracy.Skills Required: 1) Analytical skills necessary to conduct, evaluate and interpret various clinical examinations and non-invasive testing procedures. 2)Visual and aural acuity necessary to analyze variations in clinical findings, monitor data and procedure results. 3) Mechanical skills necessary to perform minor maintenance, repair and calibration of test equipment. 4) Interpersonal skills necessary to explain test procedures and allay patient fears. 5) Skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 6) Knowledge of effects ofC.V. drugs and pathologies on procedure results.

Requirements Associates degree in cardiovascular or applied sciences or equivalent in order to be familiar with the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system and comprehend theoretical and conceptual bases of relatedtesting procedures. Six months experience in Echocardiography, Phonocardigraghyor equivalent related experience preferred. Registered or registry eligible as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS).