DetailsnnDepartment: EchocardiographynnSchedule: Day shifts, Monday through FridaynnHospital: Borgess Heart InstitutennLocation: Kalamazoo, MInnBenefitsnnPaid time off (PTO)nnVarious health insurance options & wellness plansnnRetirement benefits including employer match plansnnLong-term & short-term disabilitynnEmployee assistance programs (EAP)nnParental leave & adoption assistancennTuition reimbursementnnWays to give back to your communitynn*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.nnResponsibilitiesnnPerform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols.nnSet up and adjusts all imaging equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.nnImplement safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.nnPerform routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures.nnRecognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.nnPosition patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.nnEnsure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.nnEnsure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).nnAssist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.nnRequirementsnnLicensure / Certification / Registration:nnBLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.nnOne or more of the following required:nnCardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.nnMedical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.nnSonography Tech specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.nnCardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.nnEducation:nnHigh School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.nnAdditional PreferencesnnCertified in Cardiac mandatory, Vascular is preferred but not required: Battle Creek LocationnnWhy Join Our TeamnnAscension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.nnAscension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.nnOur Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.nnEqual Employment Opportunity EmployernnAscension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.nnFor further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster.nnAs a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.nnPay Non-Discrimination Notice ( note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.nnThis Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.