General and Vascular Sonographer

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay Benefits

Full benefits package (Medical, Dental

Vision, PTO, Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Colleague Referral Program

Employer match retirement plan

Job summary

Trinity Health Chelsea Hospital is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer II to review orders, prepare patients, and perform ultrasound exams to obtain high-quality diagnostic images. You will work with Ultrasound leadership and Radiologists, with opportunities to assist US-guided procedures.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, patient interaction, and collaboration across campuses. Rotation of shifts, weekends, and holidays is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Sonography program.
• ARDMS certification or eligible with certification within 1 year of hire.
• Current BLS certification.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and image quality.

Responsibilities

• Explain ultrasound procedures to patients with care and empathy.
• Review charts and prior imaging to inform examinations.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to obtain diagnostic images.
• Consult radiologists to determine additional imaging needs.
• Schedule examinations and perform related clerical duties.
• Assist with biopsy or operative room procedures while maintaining infection control.
• Maintain infection control documentation and adhere to disinfection policies.
• Contribute to staff education and onboarding as needed.
• Adapt to schedule and location changes; rotate shifts as required.

Skills

ARDMS certification

BLS Certification

Cross-sectional anatomy

Quality image production

Education

Accredited Medical Sonography program

Job description

Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Rotating Shift
Description: General and Vascular Sonographer
Location: Chelsea Hospital
Schedule: Contingent, Rotating Shifts

Position Purpose

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer II is responsible to review the Physician Order and reason for exam and prepare the patient for the exam/procedure. The Sonographer performs a variety of specialized medical ultrasound examinations/procedures to obtain high quality images for diagnostic interpretation and may also assist the physician with US-guided procedures. Sonographers work closely with the Ultrasound leadership and the Radiologists. The Sonographer performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with integrity and initiative.

What the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer will need:

• Completion of an accredited Medical Sonography program
• Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with a minimum of one certification OR Registry-eligible with certification within one year of date of hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must have in-depth knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
• Must have the ability to produce and evaluate quality images
• One year as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred

What the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer will do:

• Explain ultrasound procedures to patients in order to allay apprehensions and elicit cooperation using care, courtesy, tact, and empathy.
• Review patients' charts and results from previous ultrasound examinations or other diagnostic studies, records patients' personal and medical information.
• Perform diagnostic procedures by adjusting, manipulating and controlling a variety of complex ultrasound equipment and accessories.
• Consult with the radiologist and experienced associates to determine the need for additional images for comprehensive interpretation.
• Schedule examinations and perform related clerical duties such as answering telephones and locating prior imaging and reports.
• Assist in the performance of aspiration, biopsy or operating room procedures maintaining sterilization, isolation and infection and infection control techniques to prevent contamination.
• Maintain documentation of infection control procedures and activities.
• Abide by Infection Control policy relating to Intracavitary probe disinfection, to include all accurate documentation within the department at each location worked.
• Take initiative to improve overall staff education via in-services, article distributions with peers, student’s one-on-one training sessions, and assisting with new employee Orientation/Training as assigned.
• Adapt and cooperate with schedule changes and location changes.
• Rotate shifts, weekends, and holidays as deemed appropriate by management, including assignments to other campuses.

Total Rewards and Benefits: Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods. Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country Tuition Reimbursement Click Here to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at Chelsea Hospital.

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