Ultrasound Tech-Ultrasound; Evenings

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification incentives

Medical/dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to perform ultrasound exams ranging from neonatal to adult patients. You will contribute to OB/GYN and abdominal imaging while upholding the system's mission and patient-centered care.

Ideal candidates hold ARDMS RDMS credentials with AB/OB-GYN specialties and have completed a CAAHEP-accredited program, with ongoing professional development and a focus on excellence in imaging and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology program with an advanced certification in Sonography (AB/OB-GYN).
• Possess the ARDMS RDMS credential with AB or OB/GYN specialty.
• CAAHEP-accredited diagnostic sonography program and ARDMS registration within 1 year.
• Registration in OB/GYN, Abdominal, and Pediatric specialties within 3 years.
• Valid BLS certification from AHA or within probationary period.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ultrasound expertise

Patient interaction

Education

ARDMS RDMS certification

CAAHEP-accredited program

AB/OB-GYN specialization

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

• Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
• Biweekly Hours: 80
• Shift: Evenings
• Schedule: 4x10 hr shifts
• Start/End Time: 2p-12a
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Call: N/A

For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System’s mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting-edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.

Primary Skills Utilized/learned

• 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.

MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology program with an advanced certification in Sonography (Abdominal and OB/GYN).
• Possess 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).
• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and registered by the ARDMS within 1 year of employment with an AB or OB/GYN specialty.
• Registration in the following specialties must be obtained within 3 years of employment: OB/GYN, Abdominal, and Pediatric*.
• 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.
• 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).
• Note: Technologists NOT assigned a rotation to the main hospital ultrasound department are exempted from the Pediatric requirement.

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.