Senior Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

Retirement savings match

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment and for communicating results of diagnostic examinations with exceptional patient care. You will manage daily department operations, patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, QA reporting, and maintain high medical ethics while expanding knowledge in the field.

The role requires ARDMS certification, CAAHEP-accredited education, and the ability to train staff.

Qualifications

• Registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is necessary within 6 months of hire date.
• Certification of Abdomen, OB-GYN, and Pediatrics is required within 12 months of hire date
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification
• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.
• Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in both ABD and OB-GYN.
• 1-year Inpatient hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• To perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician; and to select and set up ultrasound equipment.
• Review patient's clinical history.
• Explain processes to patients and assist in positioning patients for required scan.
• Adjust equipment controls according to specific orders and areas of the body to be examined.
• Operate ultrasound diagnostic equipment, observing sound wave display screen to note ultrasonic pattern produced.
• Produce visual images of organs shown on display module to obtain permanent records of internal examination.
• Attach identification tag to photographs or recorder printout.
• Set up and adjust equipment using operator tuning adjustment.
• Perform operator maintenance of ultrasound equipment.
• Train, instruct and demonstrate the operation of the ultrasound equipment to staff, medical students, physicians, and other professional medical personnel.
• Maintain necessary records concerning patients.
• Discuss scan results with radiologists.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Inpatient hospital experience

Education

CAAHEP-accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

ARDMS certification in ABD and OB-GYN

ARDMS registration within 6 months of hire

Primary Source Verification

Job description

University of Michigan is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment and for communicating results of diagnostic examinations with exceptional patient care. You will manage daily department operations, patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, QA reporting, and maintain high medical ethics while expanding knowledge in the field.

The role requires ARDMS certification, CAAHEP-accredited education, and the ability to train staff.