Sonographer (ARDMS)

Lifepoint Health • Marquette, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UP Health System- Marquette is seeking a Sonographer for a .75 FTE (30 hours/week) position with varied shifts. This role is part of the MAST Union. UP Health System-Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network committed to employee well-being and community health. As a Sonographer, you will perform diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures, calibrate and maintain equipment, prepare and care for patients of all ages, maintain infection control, and assist with record-keeping and patient flow.

Requirements

• Graduated 2 year AMA Allied Health Program
• Education: Associate’s degree Required; Graduate of approved program of Ultrasound/Sonography or equivalent
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• ARDMS Registered or if new graduate, must be ARDMS eligible and pass a test in at least one area (i.e. Abdomen, OBGYN) including physics within one year of employment.
• State license to practice as a Sonographer.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year as sonographer (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Operates ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
• Performs ultrasound procedures and tasks.
• Calibrates, adjusts, and maintains ultrasound and peripheral equipment.
• Assesses and prepares patients of all ages for examinations and explains procedure to patient and/or family while performing the examination.
• Provides basic patient care and comfort: Maintains infection control and universal precautions as it relates to patient care and equipment.
• Receives patients, explains method of procedure and makes sure patient is comfortable.
• Maintains equipment and supplies and organizes work area.
• Keeps accurate records, helps with scheduling of the ultrasound and keeps patient flow smooth.
• Checks the physician's requisition for complete information on the procedure requested' refers any questions to the ultrasound physician before performing the procedure.
• Assists the radiologist/referring physician in invasive procedures using sterile technique while maintaining infection control guidelines.
• Recognizes the significance of all structures that are visualized on the monitor and be able to differentiate artifacts from anatomic/pathologic structures within equipment limitations.
• Possesses an in-depth knowledge of anatomy/physiology, technical expertise and able to improve standard procedures to enhance diagnostic results when needed.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree