OBGYN Sonographer

Wayne Health•Detroit, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals. With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community. Job Summary: Perform ultrasound procedures on patients.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Medical Diagnostic Sonography from an accredited program required
1-2 years Sonographer experience required
Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone and electronic)
Good analytical and judgment skills
Ability to use computer software programs and systems
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial data
Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and manage time
Compliance with departmental Health and Safety policies and procedures
Mandatory TB test annually (based on Department guidelines)
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Prolonged periods of walking, sitting, standing, stooping/kneeling, bending
Ability to lift up to10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
Close vision and ability to focus on computer screens and documents; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust vision focus
Use of hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls
Wayne Health requires all employees [temporary employees and contractors] who will interact with the public and/or co-workers, regardless of clinical responsibility or patient contact, to have started their primary vaccination series against COVID-19 or received a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption. All newly hired employees are required to have received their first vaccination dose prior to their start date of employment and completed primary series as outlined in FDA’s prescribing instruction for vaccine administration. New hires must also receive their booster within 30 days after the date that they are eligible to receive it, per CDC guidelines. Exemptions or accommodations to the Wayne Health vaccine requirement may be approved under certain limited circumstances. Anyone with an approved exemption must have weekly PCR COVID-19 testing on their own time and submit the results every Monday, before arriving at work. Employees whose positions are 100% remote are exempt from these requirements.

Nice To Haves

Certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred

Responsibilities

Works in the OB-GYN department
Operate ultrasound equipment on patients to produce and record images of specific body areas as requested by physicians
Explain procedures to patients
Report results to physicians; notify physicians regarding concerns/significant findings/results
Record/upload ultrasound results/reports in the electronic medical record
Clean/sterilize sonographic equipment
Assess/troubleshoot and repair or arrange for repair/servicing of sonographic equipment
Schedule/confirm appointments with patients
Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the department and/or practice
Participate in research projects and studies
Participate in training of fellows/students
Other duties as may be assigned