What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasonographer position at Corewell Health?
Troy - Part time, 24 hours per week, day shift, $2500 sign on bonus!
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. Always follows Corewell Health philosophy of Patient and Family Centered Care.
Essential Functions
- 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 interpreting physicians as necessary.
- Ensures STAT requests are relayed to interpreting physicians 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.
Qualifications
- Required Associate's Degree or equivalent Graduate of Diagnostic Ultrasound Program or equivalent.
- Minimal as gained at student level. Required
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required
- CRT-Sonographer (S) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography 1 Year required
- CRT-Breast Sonographer (BS) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography EXCLUDES Cardiac 1 Year required
- CRT-Abdomen (AB) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography EXCLUDES Cardiac 1 Year required Or
- CRT-Ob/Gyn (OB) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography EXCLUDES Cardiac 1 Year required
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Road - TroyDepartment Name
Diagnostic Radiology Ultrasound Macomb - TroyEmployment Type
Part timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
24Hours of Work
VariableDays Worked
VariableWeekend Frequency
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