Ultrasound Technologist

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) retirement with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development & continuing ed.

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Resumo da vaga

Tenet Healthcare Corporation in Detroit, MI is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams under supervisor, verify patient data, and prepare images for radiologist review. The role requires patient history intake, risk assessment, and clear communication of procedure details and post-care instructions.

The position involves image acquisition, quality assurance, and participation in departmental process improvements.

Qualificações

• ARMDS or ARRT Sonography registration.
• AHA Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification by end of orientation.
• Registration in specialty within 12 months of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Performs diagnostic Ultrasound exams under general supervision and established policies.
• Verifies patient identity and reviews medical records for appropriateness of exam.
• Obtains medical history and assesses risk factors prior to imaging.
• Explains procedure, risks, benefits, and post-care instructions to patients.
• Sets up equipment and acquires images per radiologist script.
• Reviews images and communicates findings to radiologist.
• Participates in quality improvement, patient flow and staff education.

Formação

ARMDS or ARRT Sonography registration

Descrição da vaga

Job Description

Ultrasound Technologist (2606003648)

Description

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care,this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefits Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic Ultrasound exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.

• Verifies patient identity and reviews patients medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.
• Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators.
• Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
• Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script.
• Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist.
• Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate.
• Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients.
• Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction. Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees. Able to take call/standby as required by the department.

Qualifications

1. Registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARMDS) or registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Sonography (S).

2. Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.

3. Registered in specialty within 12 months of employment in area of discipline.

Facility Description

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment, applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

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