What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Tech- 80hrs Biweekly Days position at METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER?
Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Biweekly Hours: 80.00
Shift: Day shift rotating weekends, and call
The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.
Summary:
Utilizes ultrasound equipment to perform a variety of diagnostic medical sonograms to aid in the diagnosis of disease in neonates through adult patients. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.
Qualifications:
Required - Radiology: Meets one of the following criteria: • Graduate of an accredited Radiology program with an advanced certification in Sonography (Abdominal and OB/GYN). • Possess the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with specialties in Abdomen (AB) or Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN). • Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and registered by the ARDMS within 1 year of employment with an AB or OB/GYN specialty. Registration in the following specialties must be obtained within 3 years of employment: OB/GYN, Abdominal, and Pediatric*. Valid BLS Certification from the AHA or obtains within the standard probationary period. Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. *Note: Technologists NOT assigned a rotation to the main hospital ultrasound department are exempted from the Pediatric requirement. Required – OB/GYN Registry-eligible with the ARDMS, including completing a CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography training program. Must possess a RDMS credential from ARDMS with a specialty in Obstetrics within 6 months of employment. Must possess or obtain within 12 months of employment one or more OB-specific certifications including the Nuchal Translucency (NT) from the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) or Nuchal Translucency Quality Review (NTQR). Preferred: None Physical Requirements: May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day. May need to lift, pull or push over 50 lbs. May need to sit or stand for extended periods. See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
