Ultrasound Technologist - Defiance Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Defiance, Ohio seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures and provide compassionate patient care. Key responsibilities include confirming patient data quality, documenting findings, and participating in performance improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in Ultrasound and relevant certifications, enhancing patient care standards within the department.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as an Ultrasound Tech preferred.
• Credentialed in Ultrasound technology (ARDMS or ARRT) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required prior to direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound procedures producing diagnostic images for practitioners.
• Confirm quality and accuracy of patient data.
• Responsible for patient documentation and procedure instructions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Communication

Education

Associates degree in Ultrasound

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record

Picture Archiving Communication System

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Work Shift:

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound procedures and techniques producing diagnostic images for a licensed practitioner to interpret. The Tech demonstrates direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner.

Essential Functions:

• Confirms the quality, accuracy, and confidentiality of all pertinent patient, lab, and procedural data.
• Knowledge in workflows, procedures, and processes of the imaging modalities.
• Responsible for patient documentation, procedure preparation and instructions.
• Documents sonographer's impressions and relays findings to physician.
• Participates in performance improvement projects and the education of new staff.

Education:

• Associates, America Medical Association (AMA) allied health training program in Ultrasound (required)

Licensure/Certification:

• Credentialed in Ultrasound technology by one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (preferred, or must obtain within 2 years)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required prior to direct patient care)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in Abdomen, Breast, Obstetrics/Gynecology (preferred)

Experience:

• 1 year experience as an Ultrasound Tech (preferred)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) (preferred)

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Radiology - Ultrasound - Defiance, LLC

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