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Corewell Health Ultrasonographer in Trenton, Michigan
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Job Summary
Under site designate leader, and according to established policies and procedures performs accurate and efficient Ultrasound exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment, independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Technologists must demonstrate good clinical skills and provide the best possible images for interpretation. Always follows Beaumont philosophy of Patient and Family Centered Care.
Essential Functions
Verifies patient identification and physician order.
Provides procedural information/education to the patient/family prior to each exam.
Acquires an accurate patient history and documents in the medical record.
Performs Ultrasound and related patient care procedures using age-appropriate methods for patient’s physical ability and/or limitations.
Proficiently operates ultrasound imaging equipment and performs necessary quality control and quality assurance testing.
Monitors patients during procedures to ensure patient safety.
Reviews ultrasound images with the interpreting physicians as necessary.
Ensures STAT requests are relayed to interpreting physicians in a timely manner.
When required, assists with procedures using sterile technique, receives and documents samples for lab processing. Disposes of fluids according to biohazard protocols.
Ensures equipment is wiped down between patients and exam room is clean and properly stocked with linen and supplies.
Accurately and efficiently uses hospital computer systems for verifying orders, viewing schedules, and sending information to PAC’s.
Uses effective inter/intra-departmental communication and participates with medical staff, management, technical and support staff.
Assist in training new staff/students.
Verifies correct patient, correct exam / final verification, clarify questionable orders with ordering physician or Radiologist.
Qualifications
Required Associate's Degree or equivalent Graduate of Diagnostic Ultrasound Program or equivalent.
Minimal as gained at student level. Required
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required
CRT-Sonographer (S) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire required
CRT-Breast Sonographer (BS) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography 1 Year required
CRT-Abdomen (AB) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography If applicable to position, unregistered technologists must obtain at least one (ABD or OB/GYN) w/in 1 year of hire. Additional registry w/in 2 years of hire. If registered at hire addt registry must be obtained w/in 1 year of hire. Upon Hire required Or
CRT-Ob/Gyn (OB) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire required
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 7 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 35 lbs
Sitting: Occasionally
Standing: Occasionally
Walking: Frequently
Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Frequently
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Driving: Seldom
Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
Handling: Frequently
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Frequently
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
Visual Acuity ¹[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Color Vision (Ishihara) Test[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary Location
SITE - Trenton Hospital - 5450 Fort St - Trenton
Department Name
Breast Care Center - Trenton
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
0.04
Hours of Work
730a-4p
Days Worked
All
Weekend Frequency
N/A
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