SONOGRAPHER NON-REG

Sparrow • Lansing, MI

2d

About The Position

Utilizing high frequency sound waves, provide diagnostic images of a wide variety of exams (abdomen, Ob/Gyn, Vascular, small parts, breast, neurosonography) to diagnose the absence or presence of disease. Responsible for providing patient education and quality patient care.

Requirements

• Certification with ARDMS or ARRT-Sonography with minimum of Abdominal and OB/GYN credentials, within 6 months. This is a requirement for continued employment in the Ultrasound Department.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Minimum of one year working in a PACS environment.
• Must be enrolled in a fully accredited Sonography Program and proceeding successfully through the program. Upon completion of the training program, the student will have 6 months to obtain registry with ARDMS or ARRT-Sonography with minimum of Abdominal and OB/GYN credentials.
• Ability to perform requested procedures in a portable environment as needed.
• Ability to perform physical requirements (visual and auditory) of the job.
• Must be able to take on-call responsibilities, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work at multiple locations.
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task.
• Adept with customer service.
• Ability to effectively communicate with physicians.
• Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Previous ultrasound experience

Responsibilities

• Analyze disease processes with the use of ultrasound through the selection of appropriate procedures and techniques.
• Coordinate past and present medical history of patient in reference to ultrasound examination.
• Schedule and instruct the patient in reference to ultrasound.
• Review current imaging techniques and interpretations to assure current information.
• Furnish occasional immediate results to appropriate medical personnel derived from ultrasound procedure.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and quality assurance.
• Seek assistance and guidance as needed from Registered Sonographer and interpreting radiologist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees