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UltraSound Technologist - Clinic- Days 40hrs/wk

University of Michigan Health-West, Wyoming, MI, United States


UltraSound Technologist - Clinic- Days 20hrs/wk
Requisition #: req12069

Shift: Days

FTE status: 0.5

On-call: No

Weekends: No

General Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Radiology Operations Manager the Ultrasound Technologist will perform imaging studies. Responsibilities include various imaging tasks and patient care activities including performance of Non Stress Tests if needed. Must have excellent customer service skills and participate in quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal ultrasound technology program in an AMA-approved school and successful completion of board registry by the ARDMS.

ARDMS requirements: Candidates must pass the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) examination and the corresponding specialty examination. Specialty examinations include OB/GYN, BR, FE, PS.

ARDMS registry must be maintained.

Preferably a member of a local & national society.

A minimum of six months experience in clinical ultrasound.

Should have core knowledge in para professional health care and a working knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and ultrasound technology.

Current BLS certification - Basic life support.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Maintain certifications, registrations, and education requirements of the department, and accrediting body.

Utilize and effectively use all Ultrasound equipment and software in the performance of daily responsibilities.

Provide safe and effective patient care while performing duties of Ultrasound Technologist.

Demonstrate the appropriate knowledge of all protocols and procedures.

Display consistent proficiency in using AIDET when communicating with patients, visitors, physicians, peers, managers, volunteers, internal and external customers.

All other duties as assigned.

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