Ultrasound Technologist Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks an Ultrasound Technologist for full-time days at its Detroit facility, a recognized Level I Trauma Center. The role involves performing ultrasound exams, patient interaction, and contributing to radiology practice improvement with a focus on quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be ARMDS registered or ARRT certified in Sonography.
• BLS training required by end of orientation.
• Registered in specialty within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic Ultrasound exams with supervision.
• Verifies patient identity, gathers medical history, and assesses risk factors.
• Educates patients on procedures and provides post-care instructions.

Skills

Patient Care

Diagnostic Imaging

Risk Assessment

Education

Registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARMDS)

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification

Job description

Job Description - Ultrasound Technologist Full Time Days (2406000108)

Job Description

Ultrasound Technologist Full Time Days - 2406000108

Description

Description :

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan’s first Level I Trauma Center, helped pioneer the evolution of emergency medicine and currently has one of the busiest and most well-equipped emergency departments anywhere. The first and largest verified burn center in the state is at Receiving, and it is one of only 43 in the nation. Receiving also offers the state’s leading 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program, Metro Detroit’s first certified primary stroke center, and the nationally recognized and accredited DMC Rosa Parks Geriatric Center of Excellence.

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

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.

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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