Sonography Technologist Maternal Fetal Medicine

Henry Ford Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Southfield, MI seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging in the Maternal Fetal Medicine department. You will set up equipment, adjust transducers, and ensure high-quality images for interpretation.

The role requires ARRT or equivalent certification, BLS within 30 days of hire, and a diploma/GED with relevant experience. This PRN position supports a busy imaging service with strict safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma/GED with 2 years of experience or Associate's degree within 6 months of hire or Technical degree required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
• Implements safety standards and performs quality control procedures.
• Performs routine and complex studies and assists in various imaging procedures.
• Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning and reports problems or malfunctions.
• Submits high-quality images and documents to PACS with correct patient data/history.
• Maintains a clean, organized department and storage areas.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.

Education

Diploma/GED + 2 yrs experience

Associate's degree within 6 months

Technical degree within 6 months

Job description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Department: Maternal Fetal Medicine

Schedule: PRN days: Monday - Friday

Location: Southfield, MI

Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
• Performs routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures.
• Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

Qualifications

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

One or more of the following required:

• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Any specialty accepted.
• Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) also accepted.
• Cardiographic Tech specializing in Electrophysiology credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Sonography Tech specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree within 6 months of hire, or Technical degree required within 6 months of hire required.