Ultrasound Technologist - Defiance Hospital - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is hiring an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures and provide compassionate patient care. The role requires an Associate's degree in Ultrasound and relevant certifications, offering competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Knowledge in imaging modalities and procedures.
• Credentialed in Ultrasound technology by ARDMS or ARRT required within 2 years.
• BLS certification preferred upon hire, required before patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound procedures and produce diagnostic images.
• Document patient information and sonographer's impressions.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Attention to detail

Knowledge of imaging workflows

Education

Associate's degree in Ultrasound

Job description

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

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)

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

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]