Sonographer

McLaren Health Care; Oxford (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking an ultrasound technologist to perform diagnostic imaging under general supervision, delivering high-quality images. The role focuses on ultrasound specialty work and requires RDMS certification and BLS.

You will obtain patient history, explain procedures, operate ultrasound equipment, and ensure safety and accuracy while maintaining thorough documentation. The position is part-time with on-site duties and weekend availability.

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 ultrasound scanning equipment to ensure it works properly.
• Positions patients, selects transducers and machine settings and conducts scanning procedures to capture requested images.
• Performs quality assurance and adheres to radiation safety protocols to minimize exposure.
• Maintains documentation and records in paper/electronic formats.
• Performs routine maintenance and checks on imaging equipment.
• May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.

Education

Graduation from an approved school of medical sonography

Job description

Position Summary:

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:

• Specializes in performing ultrasound diagnostic studies.
• 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.
• 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 correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
• 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.
• Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
• Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
• May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

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

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Requisition ID: 26010930
• Daily Work Times: 7:00am- 5:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 40
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes