What are the responsibilities and job description for the SONOGRAPHER NON-REG position at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow?
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
General Purpose of Job:
Utilizing high frequency sound waves, provide diagnostic images of a wide variety of exams (abdomen, Ob/Gyn, Vascular, small parts, breast, 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.
- Seek assistance and guidance as needed from Registered Sonographer and interpreting radiologist.
| General Requirements | * Certification with ARDMS or ARRT-Sonography with minimum of Abdominal and OB/GYN credentials, within 6 months. This is a requirement for continued employment in the Ultrasound Department. * Must be CPR certified. * Minimum of AHA Heart Saver certification or BLS required. |
| Work Experience | * Minimum of one year working in a PACS environment. * Previous ultrasound experience (Preferred) |
| Education | * Must be enrolled in a fully accredited Sonography Program and proceeding successfully through the program. Upon completion of the training program, the student will have 6 months to obtain registry with ARDMS or ARRT-Sonography with minimum of Abdominal and OB/GYN credentials. |
| 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. * Must be able to take on-call responsibilities, including weekends and holidays. * Ability to work at multiple locations. * 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. |
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.
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| Shift | Variable |
| Degree Type / Education Level | High School / GED |
| Status | Full-time |
| Facility | Sparrow Hospital |
| Experience Level | Under 4 Years |
