Ultrasound Technologist

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

Michigan Medicine in Troy is seeking a Breast Imaging Ultrasound Technologist to perform breast ultrasound exams, provide ultrasound guidance, and operate the sonographic equipment independently across breast procedures.

You will oversee daily ultrasound operations, monitor equipment maintenance, report failures, and maintain quality standards. ARDMS or ARRT certification is required on hire, with Post Primary certification due within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• ARDMS or ARRT certification in breast imaging is required on hire.
• Post Primary certification is required within 6 months of hire date.
• Primary Source Verification is required for this classification.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform clinical assessment and breast sonography examinations with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to patient for anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information and images.
• Demonstrates independent judgment to acquire the optimum breast imaging information in each examination performed.

Skills

Breast imaging

Ultrasound operation

Independent judgment

Job description

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

To perform and communicate results of diagnostic breast ultrasound exams including performing ultrasound guidance while assisting in breast procedures. The breast ultrasound technologist is responsible for independent operation of the sonographic equipment.

The breast ultrasound technologist is responsible for the daily operations of breast ultrasounds and procedures. Monitoring/ensuring equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures and ongoing assessment to ensure quality is a critical function of this position.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform clinical assessment and breast sonography examinations with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to patient for anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information and images.
• Demonstrates independent judgment to acquire the optimum breast imaging information in each examination performed.

Required Qualifications

Breast Imaging Ultrasound Qualifications

• Registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, ARDMS, is required upon hire and ARDMS(BS) Post Primary is required within 6 months of hire date OR
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiology Technologist is required upon hire and ARRT(BS) Post Primary is required within 6 months of hire date.
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

8 hours shift varying, Monday-Friday.

Work Locations

Troy

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.