sonographer reg clinic

Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

General Purpose of Job:

Utilizing high frequency sound waves, provide diagnostic images of a wide variety of exams (abdomen, Ob/Gyn, Vascular, small parts, neurosonography) to diagnose the absence or presence of disease. Responsible for providing patient education and quality patient care.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Analyze disease processes with the use of ultrasound through the selection of appropriate procedures and techniques.
• Coordinate past and present medical history of patient in reference to ultrasound examination.
• Schedule and instruct the patient in reference to ultrasound.
• Review current imaging techniques and interpretations to assure current information.
• Furnish occasional immediate results to appropriate medical personnel derived from ultrasound procedure.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and quality assurance.
• Provide assistance and guidance to sonography students completing clinical experience in department.
• Assist Radiologists and other physicians in the performance of interventional procedures.
• Perform detailed OB ultrasounds on 8-14 patient per day in a timely manner.
• Present cases to reading physician.
• Document appropriately in the US reporting system as well as in the electronic medical record.
• Assist co-workers when needed.
• Restock supplies.

Work Experience

• Minimum of one year working in a PACS environment.
• Minimum of one year ultrasound experience
• Minimum of one year OBGYN experience

Education

• Associates Degree in Sonography.
• Must be certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in abdomen and Ob/Gyn or by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Sonography (ARRT((S).
• OB and general certifications are required.
• Must be CPR certified. Minimum of AHA Heart Saver certification or BLS required.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to perform requested procedures in a portable environment as needed.
• Ability to perform physical requirements (visual and auditory) of the job.
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task.
• Adept with customer service.
• Ability to effectively communicate with physicians.
• Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Comfortable in fast pace environment.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently.

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Radiology/Imaging

Shift

Variable

Degree Type / Education Level

Associate

Status

Per Diem

Facility

Sparrow Hospital

Experience Level

New Grad