Ultrasound Technologist - Defiance Hospital - PRN

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

Job summary

Mercy Health Partners seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound procedures and provide compassionate patient care. Responsibilities include ensuring data accuracy, managing documentation, and contributing to staff education. This role requires certification in ultrasound technology and is pivotal to delivering high-quality healthcare services.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer retirement contributions

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• AMA allied health training program in Ultrasound required.
• 1 year experience as an Ultrasound Tech preferred.
• Credentialed by ARDMS or ARRT required within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound procedures generating diagnostic images.
• Confirm quality, accuracy, and confidentiality of patient data.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Diagnostic Imaging

Education

Associates in Allied Health Program

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record

Picture Archiving Communication System

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

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]