Ultrasound Technologist - Casual

General Definition and Scope of Job

Has the latitude for independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to complete the requested procedure within the scope of his / her license. Assists in mentoring student technologists in their clinical rotation of Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital.

JOB STATUS : Casual, On-Call and within 45 minutes of call to arrival at hospital

What are the Minimum Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements?

• A High School graduate and a graduate of an AMA approved school of Ultrasound or an equivalent amount of education with a valid current Ultrasound license / certificate. An RDMS registration through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is the recognized standard. Or
• Registration or certification through another Medical Imaging modality such as the ARRT and one (1) or two (2) years of intense Ultrasound training and experience or with intent on taking Board Exams within a 1 year period.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language sufficiently to communicate accurate and tactful explanations to people who may be under some stress and to maintain all necessary record keeping.
• Must have the ability to successfully complete general orientation and the clinical skills guides of an Ultrasound Technologist.
• Must have current BLS certification.

What are the Critical Demands of the Job?

What are the Working Conditions?

This position may require work on all shifts : days, evenings and nights and will also involve taking call on weekends, nights and holidays.

Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital is an 81-bed, acute care hospital located in Grand Haven, Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan. We are a community health care system with a variety of inpatient, outpatient and support service. Affiliate organizations strengthen our seamless delivery of care, by transforming us into a health care delivery system.