Ultrasonographer - As Needed

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center; Kalkaska Township (MI); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center in Michigan is seeking a PRN Ultrasonographer to join the Radiology Department. The role involves operating ultrasound equipment, selecting appropriate settings, and transmitting images to physicians for interpretation.

Your responsibilities include reviewing patient charts, ensuring sterile practices, and assisting in scheduling and setup of studies while maintaining high quality imaging and patient comfort.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a registered Sonographer with ARDMS or registry eligible.
• Experience operating diverse ultrasound equipment.
• Ability to maintain sterile technique and patient comfort.

Aufgaben

• Review patient charts and record medical information.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and adjust technical factors per orders.
• Maintain sterile environment and clean work area.
• Record images with patient data and coordinate with physicians.

Kenntnisse

ARDMS registered

Patient positioning

Sterile technique

Ausbildung

ARDMS registry eligibility

Tools

Ultrasound machines (GE, Philips)

Jobbeschreibung

• Employee Type PRN

Description

• Day shift:
  • 7:00am - 7:30pm Monday & Tuesday
  • 8:00am - 8:30pm Sunday

Essential functions of the position include but are not limited to:

• Reviews patient chart and results of previous diagnostic studies and records patient’s personal and medical information.
• Selects appropriate equipment and proper technical factors on an individual patient basis according to specific orders and part of body to be examined. Assists patient in assuming physical position for required exam. Provides immobilization as required and protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Explains test procedure to patient to elicit cooperation and allay apprehensions.
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness, including provision for the contamination free condition of rooms, equipment, and personnel.
• Records images using proper identification information and sends the results of sonography to the physician for interpretation. May discuss test results with physician or request physician to personally view screen image.

Requirements

• Must be a registered Sonographer with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or registry eligible.
• Must perform examinations in an acceptable time frame using a variety of complex equipment (real-time linear arrays, mechanical sector scanners, computerized phased arrays, and Doppler).

Summary

Are you interested in a career where you are part of improving the health and quality of life of individuals? Kalkaska Memorial Health Center (KMHC) specializes in providing more than is expected. This non-profit health center serves the greater Kalkaska County region with a wide variety of care options not often found in a small community. Members of the Kalkaska family are some of the most talented people working in healthcare today. They could work anywhere. They are here because they choose to be.

We are looking to fill a key position as a PRN Ultrasonographer in our Radiology Department. The ultrasonographer operates computers in all aspects of the job, equipment operation, exam report data, and making quantitative estimates parameters. Assists physicians in performance of other related examinations, such as thoracentesis and paracentesis. Performs clerical duties such as maintaining department records, reports, charging, charting, and set up of studies. Assists in scheduling, registering, and escorting of patients.

When your shift ends, four seasons of recreation is right outside your door! Kalkaska County is an outdoor wonderland with abundant natural resources. With more than 80 inland lakes, 275 miles of streams and rivers, and numerous state and county parks, residents and visitors alike have nearly endless options for enjoying the natural beauty that surrounds Kalkaska. Come for a visit. Stay for a lifetime. Click HERE to see what a great community that KMHC is part of.