Sonographer

McLaren Health Care; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Port Huron is seeking a part-time ultrasound technologist to perform diagnostic imaging with RDMS certification, adhering to established policies and safety standards. The role involves patient history intake, explaining procedures, operating ultrasound equipment, and ensuring high-quality imaging as directed by physicians.

The ideal candidate will have an RDMS, a high school diploma, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an approved school of medical sonography.
• Registration as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).
• Current BLS certification and/or Canadian equivalent

Responsibilities

• Specializes in performing ultrasound diagnostic studies.
• Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster comfort.
• Operates and maintains all assigned ultrasound scanning equipment to ensure proper function.
• Positions patients, selects transducers and machine settings, and conducts scanning procedures to capture physician requests.
• Maintains documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Performs QA processes and practices radiation safety to reduce exposure, complying with regulations.
• Maintains adequate supply of consumables for quality testing.
• Performs routine maintenance and function checks on imaging equipment.
• May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Skills

RDMS

Ultrasound imaging

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Approved school of medical sonography

Job description

The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.

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..

Job Specific Duties 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.
• Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
• 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 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:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an approved school of medical sonography.
• Registration as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).
• Current BLS certification and/or Canadian equivalent

Preferred:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Position/Subsidiary Specific:

• Supports the mission and vision of McLaren Port Huron through behaviors that reflect and integrate our values, as evidenced by observation, peer and customer feedback.
• Contributes to the efficient operation of the department.
• Maintains commitment to professional growth and development.

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

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Requisition ID: 26011610
• Daily Work Times: 5p-1:30am
• On Call: Yes

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

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McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.