Sonographer

McLaren; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren is seeking a skilled sonographer to perform ultrasound exams on a per diem basis, producing high-quality images under general supervision. You will operate ultrasound equipment, position patients, and explain procedures to support patient comfort.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient history, ensuring image accuracy, and adhering to radiation safety and regulatory standards. RDMS certification and current BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of medical sonography.
• Registration as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in performing ultrasound diagnostic studies.
• Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster comfort and confidence.
• Operates and maintains all assigned ultrasound scanning equipment to ensure it works properly.
• Positions patients, selects appropriate transducers and machine settings and conducts scanning procedures to capture the required images.
• Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety to minimize exposure and complies with regulatory standards.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Education

Graduation from approved school of medical sonography

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Responsible for performing all aspects of patient exam activities at a technical level that will produce high quality images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Specializes in performing ultrasound diagnostic studies.
2. Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
3. Operates and maintains all assigned ultrasound scanning equipment to ensure it works properly.
4. Positions patients, selects appropriate transducers and machine settings and conducts scanning procedures to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
5. Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self. Complies with all The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols

Required:

• Graduation from an approved school of medical sonography.
• Registration as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).
• Current BLS certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Daily Work Times: Varies
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0.01
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes