Sonographer Reg Clinic - per Diem

Job description

Job Opportunity
Job ID: 55797
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). • OB and general certifications are required. • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
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.
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Job Family
Radiology/Imaging
Requirements:
Shift Variable
Degree Type / Education Level Associate
Status Per Diem
Facility Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level Under 4 Years