Ultrasound Technologist - Physician Practice - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Mercy Health; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Warren, OH seeks an Ultrasound Technologist for Maternal Fetal Medicine in a part-time role. The technician performs ultrasound studies, prepares patients, and collaborates with physicians to provide diagnostic images.

Must be a graduate of an ultrasound program; ARDMS/ARRT registry eligible or certified. Minimum 1 year ultrasound experience preferred. Opportunity to contribute to clinical care and student education within Radiology.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or AMA ultrasound training preferred.
• ARDMS or ARRT registry eligible and licensing required/preferred.
• Minimum 1 year ultrasound experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques for interpretation.
• Obtains and records images, patient histories, and consent information.
• Ensures patient comfort, safety, and privacy during examinations.
• Documents findings and communicates with physicians and staff.
• Assists in education of students and orientation of new staff.

Skills

Patient care

Imaging proficiency

Documentation

Communication

Independence

Education

AMA Ultrasound program

ARDMS/ARRT registry eligible

Job description

Mercy Health

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Ultrasound Technologist – Maternal Fetal Medicine - Part-Time

Job Summary

The ultrasound technologist performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. May be required to learn to scan vascular exams i.e., venous duplex scans. Will perform direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner. Under the direction of Radiology leadership, the Ultrasound tech performs duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures in the use of ultrasound for the diagnosis of disease or pathology.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed
• Explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable)
• Ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services
• Documents sonographer's impressions and relays findings to physician
• Obtains and records images necessary to demonstrate normal and pathological findings; documents all pertinent information, e.g., lab values, patient histories; demonstrates and maintains clinical competency particularly related to patients who are: newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric as deemed necessary by designated facility
• Participates in performance improvement projects
• Assists department in achieving successful results in all federal and state and local agency audits.
• Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff. -high level disinfection probes per joint commission standards.
• Must use various ultrasound modalities dependent on the type of anatomy being examined.
• Must become proficient in recognizing cross-sectional anatomy and understanding of related technology.
• Demonstrates favorable guest relations and continues to promote values of the hospital in daily work performance.
• May also perform other related patient care duties

Education

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

Required Licensing & Certifications

• Graduate of an ultrasonography program and are American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry eligible (required)
• Certification/Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) (required)

AND (for both)

• Advanced modality registration 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)

Experience

• 1 year experience as an Ultrasound Tech (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Reads and interprets written/oral instructions
• meets deadlines
• prioritizes work
• works independently
• Identifies and understands issues and problems.
• Examines data
• draws logical conclusions
• critical thinking and understanding
• oral or written communications.
• Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit.
• Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
• flexible and able to adapt to change.
• ethical relationships and practices required of a technologist
• create and maintain a good working relationships
• receive constructive feedback
• SDMS Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals
• Customer Service

Training