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Montana | United States
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This position performs General diagnostic ultrasound testing such as Abdominal, OB/GYN, and small parts examinations as well as peripheral and abdominal vascular exams. An Ultrasound Technologist is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional that is qualified by professional credentialing, academic, and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the Ultrasound Technologist includes those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience, has demonstrated competency, and has completed the appropriate American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) specialty certification(s) which is the standard of practice in ultrasound. The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating findings of diagnostic examinations using sonography as appropriate. The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for daily operations of the ultrasound lab, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to pursue lifelong learning to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.
Responsibilities (60%)* Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations according to defined imaging protocols.
(20%)* Provides ultrasound guidance for biopsies/aspirations.
(20%)* Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the ultrasound technologist's care.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
Analyze sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
Prepares equipment for ordered exam; transports patients as needed; explains procedure to patient; performs exam; records exam; consults with radiologist as needed.
Prepares equipment and supplies; observes sterile techniques; assists physician as needed.
Supervises and trains student sonographers.
Monitors and reports progress of students to program coordinator, department manager, and student.
Participates in obtaining and/or maintenance of ultrasound lab accreditation.
Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area and adequate supplies.
Provides excellent customer service.
Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy at all times toward all employees, physicians, associated staff and MyMichigan Health customers and potential customers.
Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental and hospital goals; attends/participates in departmental and hospital meetings.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned including assisting in other areas of the department as needed.
Provides department specific on call related duties days, evenings, and weekends as assigned.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to be competent in Microsoft® Windows or may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
Certifications and Licensures ARDMS AB - Abdominal Ultrasound Tech Preferred Equivalent Experience ARDMS OBGY - OB/GYN Ultrasound Tech Required Equivalent Experience - Ultrasound technologists performing general ultrasound imaging, including abdomen, small parts, and obstetrics/gynecology, must obtain and maintain active certifications by the ARDMS in Abdomen or OB/GYN specialties within one year of the date of hire.
BLS - Basic Life Support Required Equivalent Experience - Within 30 days of hire or transfer.
ULTRA C I - ARDMS-RVT OR CCI-RVS Required Equivalent Experience - Ultrasound technologists performing vascular imaging such as arterial/venous exams must obtain and maintain active certifications by ARDMS in RVT or CCI-RVS specialties.
Effective 10/29/23, new hires will have 1 year from date of hire to receive the certification. Effective 10/29/23, current employees will have 18 months to receive the certification.
Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate and ARDMS or CCI re credentialing yearly requirements to maintain active registrant status.
Required Education Technical Certificate Comments : Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program and/or Cardiovascular Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or equivalent clinical diagnostic setting experience including hospital, clinical, or private practice is required. Associate of Science or health care related field is preferred.
Other Information (60%)* Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations according to defined imaging protocols.
(20%)* Provides ultrasound guidance for biopsies/aspirations.
(20%)* Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the ultrasound technologist's care.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
Analyze sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
Prepares equipment for ordered exam; transports patients as needed; explains procedure to patient; performs exam; records exam; consults with radiologist as needed.
Prepares equipment and supplies; observes sterile techniques; assists physician as needed.
Supervises and trains student sonographers.
Monitors and reports progress of students to program coordinator, department manager, and student.
Participates in obtaining and/or maintenance of ultrasound lab accreditation.
Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area and adequate supplies.
Provides excellent customer service.
Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy at all times toward all employees, physicians, associated staff and MyMichigan Health customers and potential customers.
Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental and hospital goals; attends/participates in departmental and hospital meetings.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned including assisting in other areas of the department as needed.
Provides department specific on call related duties days, evenings, and weekends as assigned.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to be competent in Microsoft® Windows or may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
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