Corewell Health·Saint Joseph, Michigan
Performs basic diagnostic ultrasound examinations and documents findings according to established protocols. Assists physicians with invasive procedures and ensures high-quality patient care and equipment maintenance.
Job Summary Performs basic diagnostic ultrasound examinations as prescribed by the physician and documents findings.
Assists physicians with invasive procedures as needed.
Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.
Essential Functions Obtains a complete and comprehensive patient history.
Operates ultrasound equipment competently to provide quality diagnostic studies that meets the requirements of established ultrasound protocols.
Performs various diagnostic ultrasound examinations as prescribed by the referring physician and/or radiologists so that they meet the requirements of established ultrasound protocols.
Documents quality images, including pathology noted during real time scanning.
As necessary, assists physicians during invasive procedures.
Maintains a clean work environment and stocks rooms with supplies as needed.
Contacts service personnel and notifies management of malfunctioning equipment.
Supports objectives set by lead ultrasonographer, imaging specialist, supervisor and/or manager.
Assists imaging specialist / manager in credentialing and competencies set forth by Corewell Health and various regulatory agencies.
Auditory capability to hear tone and pitch fluctuations such as that associated with Doppler, vascular and cardiac studies.
Visual acuity associated with vascular doppler and flow studies.
Have the corrected vision equivalent and ability necessary to perform, evaluate & determine appropriate, normal & abnormal, diagnosis for ultrasound.
Assignments are moderately complex; follows established protocols and has some flexibility in exercising judgement within established parameters.
Works under minimal supervision/instruction; may serve as technical specialist/trainer and mentor to less experienced staff.
Required Required Associate's Degree or equivalent experience in related field Preferred Bachelor's Degree 2 years of relevant experience in ultrasound Required CRT-Sonographer (S) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required Or CRT-Abdomen (AB) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Excluding Vascular Sites Upon Hire required And CRT-Ob/Gyn (OB) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Excluding Vascular Sites Upon Hire required CRT-Vascular Technologist (VT) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Vascular Sites Upon Hire required Or CRT-Vascular Sonographer (VS) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Vascular Sites Upon Hire required And CRT-Breast (BR) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Breast Center Sites Excluding Regionals not performing Breast Imaging Imaging Upon Hire required Or CRT-Breast Sonographer (BS) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Breast Center Sites Excluding Regionals not performing Breast Imaging Upon Hire required CRT-Pediatric Sonographer (PS) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography HDVCH Sites Upon Hire preferred CRT-Musculoskeletal (MSK) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography MSK Sites Upon Hire preferred CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required CRT-Abdomen (AB) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Spectrum Health Lakeland Upon Hire required Or CRT-Ob/Gyn (OB) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Spectrum Health Lakeland Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Spectrum Health Lakeland 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Spectrum Health Lakeland 90 Days required About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
Requires an Associate's degree and specific ARRT or ARDMS certifications in ultrasound specialties. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire, and 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
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