Ultrasound Tech AWS

University of Michigan Health-West; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform imaging studies under the supervision of the Radiology Operations Manager. The role includes imaging procedures and direct patient care across ultrasound modalities.

As an AWS staff member you will work weekends (except four PTO days) and may fill in for other shifts during the week. Requires AMA-approved ultrasound program, ARDMS registry, six months of clinical ultrasound experience, and current BLS

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA-approved ultrasound program and ARDMS registry.
• Maintain ARDMS registry.
• Minimum six months of clinical ultrasound experience.
• Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and ultrasound technology.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain certifications, registrations, and education requirements of the hospital, department, and accrediting body.
• Operate and use all ultrasound equipment and software in daily duties.
• Provide safe and effective patient care as Ultrasound Technologist.
• Demonstrate knowledge of protocols and procedures.
• Maintain certifications and education requirements of hospital and accrediting body.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using AIDET when communicating with patients and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ARDMS registry

BLS certification

Anatomy knowledge

Ultrasound technology

Education

AMA-approved ultrasound program

Job description

Ultrasound Tech AWS - Ultrasound * ( Saturday and Sunday 0530-1800 ) 24hrs/wk

Shift: Days

General Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Radiology Operations Manager the Ultrasound Technologist will perform imaging studies. The responsibilities of this position include various imaging tasks and patient care activities.

As an AWS staff member you will be responsible to work all weekends except for four weekend days that can be taken off as PTO. The employee will also be asked to fill in periodically for other shifts during the week.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Satisfactory completion of formal ultrasound technology program in an AMA-approved school and successful completion of board registry by the ARDMS.
2. ARDMS registry must be maintained.
3. Preferably a member of a local & national society.
4. A minimum of six months experience in clinical ultrasound.
5. Should have core knowledge in para professional health care and a working knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and ultrasound technology.
6. Current BLS certification - Basic life support.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain certifications, registrations, and education requirements of the hospital, department, and accrediting body.
2. Utilize and effectively use all Ultrasound equipment and software in the performance of daily responsibilities.
3. Provides safe and effective patient care while performing duties of Ultrasound Technologist.
4. Demonstrate the appropriate knowledge of all protocols and procedures.
5. Maintain certifications, registrations, and education requirements of the hospital and accrediting body.
6. Demonstrate the appropriate knowledge of all protocols and procedures.
7. Display consistent proficiency in using AIDET when communicating with patients, visitors, physicians, peers, managers, volunteers, internal and external customers.
8. All other duties as assigned.

Requisition #: req12834

FTE status: 0.6

On-call: Yes

Weekends: Yes