Ultrasonographer

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under site designate leader, and according to established policies and procedures performs accurate and efficient Ultrasound exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment, independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Technologists must demonstrate good clinical skills and provide the best possible images for interpretation. Follows Corewell Health philosophy of Patient and Family Centered Care at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Verifies patient identification and physician order. Provides procedural information/education to the patient/family prior to each exam. Acquires an accurate patient history and documents in the medical record. Performs Ultrasound and related patient care procedures using age-appropriate methods for patient's physical ability and/or limitations. Proficiently operates ultrasound imaging equipment and performs necessary quality control and quality assurance testing. Monitors patients during procedures to ensure patient safety. Reviews ultrasound images with the Radiologist, as necessary. Ensures STAT requests are relayed to radiologist in a timely manner. When required, assists with procedures using sterile technique, receives and documents samples for lab processing. Disposes of fluids according to biohazard protocols. Ensures equipment is wiped down between patients and exam room is clean and properly stocked with linen and supplies. Accurately and efficiently uses hospital computer systems for verifying orders, viewing schedules, and sending information to PAC's. Uses effective inter/intra-departmental communication and participates with medical staff, management, technical and support staff. Assist in training new staff/students. Verifies correct patient, correct exam / final verification, clarify questionable orders with ordering physician or Radiologist.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Training:

• Graduate of Diagnostic Ultrasound Program or equivalent.

Work Experience :

• Minimal as gained at student level.

Certification, Licensure, Registration :

• Registered by American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registry eligible, paid at the trainee rate for up to 1 year.
• If unregistered must obtain at least one (ABD or OB/GYN) within 1 year from hire. Additional registry within two years from date of hire.
• If registered at hire additional registry must be obtained within 1 year from hire.

Other Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers at hire through the American Heart Association.

BENEFITS

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling.
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans.
• Relocation assistance
• Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance.
• NEW On-demand pay program - ask your recruiter about details.

ABOUT COREWELL HEALTH

Corewell Health offers you a world of opportunity throughout Southeast Michigan. With eight hospitals and 155 outpatient sites you will have a wide variety of practice settings to choose from. Corewell Health has more nationally ranked hospitals in Michigan than any other health system.