Ultrasound Tech-Fetal Diagnostic Center OPHC

MetroHealth; Cleveland (OH); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MetroHealth is seeking a skilled sonographer to join our diagnostic imaging team. The role uses ultrasound equipment to perform a range of diagnostic exams from neonates to adults, upholding MetroHealth's mission and service standards.

Candidates should hold ARDMS/RDMS credentials and meet radiology qualifications; a commitment to patient care and teamwork is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology program with an advanced certification in Sonography
• CAAHEP-accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with RDMS in Abdomen (AB) or OB/GYN
• Must obtain ARDMS RVT or ARRT Sonography within 12 months of employment; Breast Center technologists must obtain ARDMS BR within 1 year
• Valid BLS certification from the AHA or within probationary period
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Aufgaben

• Operates ultrasound equipment to perform a variety of diagnostic sonograms from neonates to adults
• Upholds the mission, vision, values and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System

Ausbildung

ARRT advanced certification in Sonography

CAAHEP-accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

RDMS credential from ARDMS (AB or OB/GYN)

ARDMS BR (Breast Center) credential

Jobbeschreibung

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 64

Shift: 8a-5p

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary:

Utilizes ultrasound equipment to perform a variety of diagnostic medical sonograms to aid in the diagnosis of disease in neonates through adult patients. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications:

Required - Radiology:

• Meets one of the following criteria:
• Graduate of an accredited Radiology (ARRT) program with an advanced certification in Sonography (or)
• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and possesses the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with specialties in Abdomen (AB), or Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)
• Registration in the following specialties must be obtained within 1 year of employment: ARDMS RVT or ARRT Sonography and Vascular Sonography.
• Exception: Breast Center only technologists are required to obtain ARDMS BR within 1 year of employment in place of RVT
• Valid BLS Certification from the AHA or obtains within the standard probationary period.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Required - OB/GYN:

• Registry-eligible with the ARDMS, including completing a CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography training program.
• Must possess a RDMS credential from ARDMS with a specialty in Obstetrics within 6 months of employment.
• Must possess or obtain within 12 months of employment one or more OB-specific certifications including the Nuchal Translucency (NT) from the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) or Nuchal Translucency Quality Review (NTQR).

Physical Requirements:

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• May need to lift, pull or push over 50 lbs.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.