Cardiovascular Sonographer

Bronson Healthcare

. Conduct echocardiograms, including transesophageal, stress, and transthoracic studies, on patients of all ages in critical and non-critical settings .

Posted 11/2/2026part-timePaw Paw • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting echocardiograms, including transesophageal, stress, and transthoracic studies, while ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and maintaining professional credentials. Proficient in operating ultrasound equipment, recognizing abnormalities, and effectively communicating with patients and healthcare teams.

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EchocardiographyRDCS RegistryBLS CertificationUltrasound Equipment OperationPatient Care Competencies

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Hard Skills

EchocardiogramsTransesophageal StudiesStress StudiesTransthoracic StudiesIV Insertion and ManagementCardiac Data AcquisitionEchocardiographic MeasurementsDiagnostic Data DocumentationQuality Assurance ParticipationPreventive Equipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationConflict HandlingProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Ultrasound EquipmentDepartment DatabasesOffice Programs

Certifications & Qualifications

RDCSRVTCCI RegistryBLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Vascular DiseaseClinical ProtocolsPatient CareAccreditation Data CollectionSterile Technique

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct echocardiograms, including transesophageal, stress, and transthoracic studies, on patients of all ages in critical and non-critical settings
Correlate requested procedures with patients’ clinical histories and symptoms and verify appropriate clinical indications
Recognize abnormalities and obtain additional images as needed for diagnosis and treatment
Perform tests according to laboratory protocols and document exceptions
Insert and manage IVs according to approved techniques and policies
Prepare and administer ultrasound-enhancing agents according to policy
Observe sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination
Travel to different facilities as required
Explain tests and preparation to patients and obtain relevant patient and clinical-record information
Operate ultrasound equipment and acquire cardiac and Doppler data
Differentiate artifacts from anatomical and pathological structures and measure echocardiographic structures
Measure cardiac wall thicknesses, chamber sizes, blood-flow velocities, cardiac physiology, and valve areas
Document and transmit diagnostic and patient data to the digital archive accurately and on time
Escalate urgent critical findings to the appropriate healthcare provider
Maintain a safe work environment and follow equipment, maintenance, and hospital policies
Maintain professional credentials and complete echo-specific continuing medical education
Participate in departmental quality assurance and accreditation data collection
Maintain current professional knowledge of vascular disease
Perform minor preventive equipment maintenance and clean and stock laboratories

Requirements

What you’ll need

College-level courses in Echocardiography with extensive technical training/experience in anatomy and disease; associate degree; or bachelor's degree in Echocardiography from an accredited college preferred
Must hold RDCS, RVT, or CCI registry from ARDMS or be registry-eligible and achieve registry within one year of placement
BLS required upon hire or within six months of hire
Basic PC skills to operate department databases and office programs
Ability to work and communicate with managers, employees, physicians, and customers
Ability to work effectively within a small work group, including conflict handling, issue resolution, and problem-solving
Must treat everyone professionally
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier tasks
Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served
BMH-based employees cross-training between adult and pediatric sonography must achieve pediatric echocardiography competency within six months from the start of pediatric training

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time schedule
Scheduled 10 hours per week
On-the-job pediatric echocardiography training for BMH-based employees cross-training between adult and pediatric sonography