Sonographer

mclarenhlth; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health is seeking an ultrasound technologist to perform comprehensive exams and produce high-quality images under general supervision.

Responsibilities include taking patient history, explaining procedures, operating equipment, and ensuring QA and safety, while complying with Joint Commission and regulatory standards. Requirements include graduation from an approved sonography program, RDMS, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of medical sonography.
• RDMS certification required.
• BLS certification current.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in performing ultrasound diagnostic studies.
• Obtains patient history, explains procedures, and addresses concerns to comfort patients.
• Operates and maintains all ultrasound scanning equipment to ensure proper function.
• Positions patients, selects transducers and machine settings to capture the requested images.
• Completes quality assurance processes and adheres to radiation safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient communication

Radiation safety

Education

Graduation from approved school of medical sonography

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

Current BLS certification

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.