Sonography Technologist - Ultrasound - PRN - Varies

Henry Ford Health System; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Ultrasound Technician to perform diagnostic procedures using ultrasound technology. The role requires a high school diploma or associate's degree, relevant certifications, and offers a dynamic work environment with rotating shifts. Candidates will be responsible for ensuring high-quality imaging and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience or Associate's degree within 6 months of hire.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• Cardiographic Tech or Cardiac Sonographer credential required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures using ultrasound waves.
• Ensure equipment functionality and perform quality control.
• Submit high-quality images and maintain department cleanliness.

Skills

Diagnostic procedures

Quality control

Equipment maintenance

Patient data management

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree

Technical degree

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Shift: PRN, shift and hours will vary, weekend and holidays

Perform diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation. - Set up and adjust all equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams. - Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures. - Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures. - Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations. - Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate. - Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history). - Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department. - Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school 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.

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:
• 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) or from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) obtained within 12 months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES:

• General, vascular experience preferred. General and vascular certification required within one year of hire.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals
• Department: Ultrasound 001
• Shift: Rotating
• Union Code: Not Applicable