Ultrasound Technologist - Sign-On Bonus & Growth

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life 보험

401(k) retirement savings plan with-em

Job summary

DMC Receiving Hospital in Detroit, Michigan seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams under supervision. You will verify patient identity, obtain histories, explain procedures, and acquire images per script while ensuring patient safety and quality care.

Responsibilities include image review, communicating findings to radiologists, handling emergencies, and contributing to process improvements in radiology with teaching responsibilities for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARMDS) or registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Sonography (S).
• Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
• Registered in specialty within 12 months of employment in area of discipline.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic Ultrasound exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.
• Verifies patient identity and reviews patient’s 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.

Education

ARMDS or ARRT Sonography (S)

AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Registered in specialty within 12 months

Job description

DMC Receiving Hospital in Detroit, Michigan seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams under supervision. You will verify patient identity, obtain histories, explain procedures, and acquire images per script while ensuring patient safety and quality care.

Responsibilities include image review, communicating findings to radiologists, handling emergencies, and contributing to process improvements in radiology with teaching responsibilities for residents and staff.