Ultrasound Technologist Radiology Contingent Rotate

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital in Detroit is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonography ultrasound technologist on a PRN basis. You will perform diagnostic ultrasound exams under supervision and ensure patient safety and quality imaging.

Responsibilities include verifying patient identity, obtaining medical history, explaining procedures, operating equipment, and communicating results to radiologists.

Qualifications

• Registered in ARDMS or ARRT in Sonography (S).
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required by end of orientation.
• Registered in specialty within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identity and reviews the medical record for exam appropriateness.
• Interviews patient to obtain or update medical history and assess risk factors.
• Explains procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives to the patient.
• Prepares equipment and acquires images per protocol.
• Reviews images and communicates findings to radiologist.
• Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as needed.
• Provides post-care instructions and participates in radiology process improvements.

Education

ARDMS/ARRT certification in Sonography

Job 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

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.

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Job: Imaging/Radiology

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital

Job Type: PRN

Shift Type: Rotating

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