Ultrasound Tech I

University of Michigan Health-West; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-West seeks an Ultrasound Technologist I to perform imaging studies under direct supervision in the Radiology department. The role includes patient care and utilization of ultrasound equipment across imaging tasks, with shift variations and on-call/weekend duties.

Requirements include AMA-approved ultrasound training, ARDMS registry maintenance, and a minimum of six months clinical ultrasound experience, plus a working knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Qualifications

• Completion of AMA-approved ultrasound program.
• ARDMS registry must be maintained.
• Minimum of six months experience in clinical ultrasound.
• Working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology as it relates to ultrasound.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain certifications and registrations for hospital, department, and accrediting body.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and software for daily imaging tasks.
• Provide safe and effective patient care during ultrasound procedures.
• Follow all protocols and procedures.
• Communicate with patients and staff using AIDET.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

AIDET communication

Team collaboration

Education

AMA-approved ultrasound program

ARDMS registry maintained

Current BLS certification

Job description

Ultrasound Tech I - Ultrasound * Shift varies ( Resource )

Shift: Varies

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.

Requirements:

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.

Category: Health Care

Requisition #: req12781

FTE status: 0

On-call: Yes

Weekends: Yes