Cardiovascular Sonographer, Part Time

Bronson Healthcare

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

Posted 9/21/2026part-timeKalamazoo • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing echocardiograms, including transesophageal and transthoracic studies, while adhering to clinical protocols and safety standards. Maintains professional credentials and engages in continuous education to stay current with vascular disease knowledge.

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EchocardiographyRDCS or RCS CertificationBLS CertificationPatient Care CompetencyConflict Resolution

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Hard Skills

Echocardiogram ProceduresIV Insertion and ManagementUltrasound Equipment OperationCardiac Physiology MeasurementDiagnostic Data DocumentationQuality Assurance ParticipationAnatomy and Disease KnowledgePatient Clinical History CorrelationBlood-Flow Velocity MeasurementSterile Technique Observation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingProfessional MannerTeam CollaborationConflict Handling

Tools & Technologies

Digital Archive SystemDepartment DatabaseOffice Programs

Certifications & Qualifications

RDCSRCSBLS

Industry Keywords

EchocardiographyVascular DiseaseQuality AssuranceAccreditationPatient Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct echocardiograms, including transesophageal, cardiac stress, and transthoracic studies, on patients of all ages in critical and non-critical settings
Correlate requested procedures with patient clinical history 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 guidelines and document exceptions
Follow approved techniques and policies for IV insertion and management
Prepare and administer ultrasound enhancing agents according to policy and procedures
Observe sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination
Familiarize patients with tests and preparation and obtain relevant patient and clinical information
Operate ultrasound equipment and acquire data for blood-flow velocity measurements
Differentiate artifacts from anatomic and pathologic structures and measure appropriate 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 system
Identify urgent critical findings and notify the appropriate healthcare provider
Maintain a safe work environment and follow hospital policies for safety, equipment maintenance, and operation
Maintain professional credentials and complete required echo-specific CME
Participate in departmental quality assurance and accreditation data activities
Maintain current professional knowledge of vascular disease
Perform minor preventive equipment maintenance and clean and stock laboratories
Travel to different facilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

College-level courses in Echocardiography with extensive technical training/experience in anatomy and disease; an Associate degree; or a Bachelor's Degree in Echocardiography from an accredited college preferred
Must hold RDCS or RCS from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI) registry
Registry-eligible candidates must achieve registry within one year of placement into this job
BLS required upon hire or within six months of hire
Basic PC skills to operate department database 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
Professional manner with all individuals
Ability to lift bulky or moderately heavy weights 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 of 28 scheduled weekly hours
On-the-job pediatric echocardiography training provided for qualifying BMH-based employees
Professional credential maintenance and echo-specific CME support
Participation in departmental quality assurance and accreditation activities