Pediatric Ultrasound Technologist Contingent Rotate

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine, providing specialized surgical, diagnostic imaging, emergency, critical care, rehabilitation, neonatal and perinatal services. The hospital’s imaging technology is designed specifically for children, and its Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Pediatric Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic ultrasound exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The technologist verifies patient identity and exam appropriateness, reviews medical records, obtains or updates medical histories, explains procedures, sets up equipment, acquires and reviews images, documents protocol exceptions, and communicates findings to radiologists. The role also includes responding to emergencies, providing prescribed post-care instructions, participating in radiology process improvement, educating learners and new employees, and taking call or standby as required.

Requirements

Registration by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Sonography (S).
Have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by the end of the orientation period.
Register in the specialty within 12 months of employment in the area of discipline.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams using appropriate imaging equipment and established policies and procedures.
Verify patient identity and review the medical record to confirm that the exam or procedure is appropriate.
Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors, including medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators.
Explain procedures to patients, including side effects of administered pharmaceuticals, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images according to the script.
Review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols, and communicate data to the radiologist.
Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate.
Provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients.
Participate in radiology practice process-improvement activities, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction.
Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees.
Take call or standby as required by the department.