MFM SONOGRAPHER REG CLINIC (PER DIEM)

Job Opportunity Job ID: 45284 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Utilizing high frequency sound waves, provide diagnostic images of a wide variety of exams (abdomen, Ob/Gyn, Vascular, small parts, neurosonography) to diagnose the absence or presence of disease. Responsible for providing patient education and quality patient care.

Essential Duties

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Analyze disease processes with the use of ultrasound through the selection of appropriate procedures and techniques.
• Coordinate past and present medical history of patient in reference to ultrasound examination.
• Schedule and instruct the patient in reference to ultrasound.
• Review current imaging techniques and interpretations to assure current information.
• Furnish occasional immediate results to appropriate medical personnel derived from ultrasound procedure.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and quality assurance.
• Provide assistance and guidance to sonography students completing clinical experience in department.
• Assist Radiologists and other physicians in the performance of interventional procedures.
• Perform detailed OB ultrasounds on 8-14 patient per day in a timely manner.
• Present cases to reading physician.
• Document appropriately in the US reporting system as well as in the electronic medical record.
• Assist co-workers when needed.
• Restock supplies.
  
  

Job Requirements

Work Experience

• Minimum of one year working in a PACS environment.
• Minimum of one year ultrasound experience
• Minimum of one year OBGYN experience
  
  

Education

• Associates Degree in Sonography.
• Must be certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in abdomen and Ob/Gyn or by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Sonography (ARRT((S).
• Must be CPR certified. Minimum of AHA Heart Saver certification or BLS required.
• Vascular, OB, and general certifications are required.
  
  

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to perform requested procedures in a portable environment as needed.
• Ability to perform physical requirements (visual and auditory) of the job.
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task.
• Adept with customer service.
• Ability to effectively communicate with physicians.
• Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Comfortable in fast pace environment.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
  
  

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Requirements

Job Family Radiology/Imaging Requirements:

Shift Days

Degree Type / Education Level Associate

Status Per Diem

Facility Sparrow Hospital

Experience Level Under 4 Years