Ultrasonographer/Team Lead - Radiology

Christie Clinic's department of Radiology is seeking a full-time Ultrasonographer/Team Lead at the University clinic from Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm. This position will require the ability to cover the Windsor and Fields locations, as needed.

Duties include performing a wide range of ultrasound procedures in order to produce results for providers in the diagnosis of diseases.

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) is required. However, a new graduate will be considered.
o Abdomen (AB), Breast (BR), and Vascular (RVT) certifications preferred; minimally willing to achieve.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Greet the patient with eye contact, introduce yourself, and verify correct patient by using proper patient identifiers.
• Ensure the correct ordering provider and test.
• Perform a wide range of Ultrasound procedures, including but not limited to, abdominal, testicular, breast, thyroid, vascular and soft tissue examinations.
• Assist the Radiologist in special scans such as cyst aspirations, biopsies and drainages.
• Ensure that sterile and aseptic techniques are used at all times.
• Explain the procedure, prepare and position the patient, select appropriate transducers and other necessary items for the procedure.
• Verify that the exam on the work list is the correct exam and that the accession number matches the number on the order.
• Evaluate the clinical history and document history to record into electronic medical record.
• Recognize the need for additional imaging and/or positioning to fully illustrate the area in question.
• Adjust frequency, gain, depth, focal zone, size and field of view.  Use harmonies or color Doppler and other factors, as necessary.
• Verify the images on the PACS system, making certain that all images have arrived and all notes are correct.
• Assist in the training of new ultrasound team members.
• Act as a liaison between the radiologists, leadership, and the ultrasound team members with changes in protocols, preps, etc.
• Assist leadership with maintaining modality specific workflows and resource material.
• Lead on initial accreditation and subsequent reaccreditations.  
• Assist in ordering of supplies.
• Assist coordinator with team member schedule.
• Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an accredited ultrasound program.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: 

•  American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
  • Abdomen (AB), Breast (BR), and Vascular (RVT) certifications preferred; minimally willing to achieve.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 50 pounds.  The ability to work in a dimly lit environment is required.  Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in an outpatient environment. 

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria. 

We also offer a substantial benefits package, including: