Ultrasound Tech- Full Time

Dayton Childrens Hospital • Troy, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a staff level position in which the sonographer produces quality diagnostic ultrasound exams on patients of all ages using Philips Epiq systems. The sonographer also performs portable exams as needed at the patient’s bedside. Tasks are performed with minimal supervision and with strict adherence to quality parameters and protocols as determined by the department. The sonographer educates patients and their parents regarding procedures performed within the department. The sonographer recognizes and advocates for each patient being an individual with unique health care needs and provides considerate, respectful care affirming the patient’s/parent’s right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care. The sonographer will independently perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures utilizing proper techniques and protocols and obtain clinical history and data for correlation with US exam. Practice sterile technique as required. Coordinate patient flow and the activities of the Ultrasound Department. The sonographer works with other departments to provide a smooth continuum of care for individual patients. The Sonographer will maintain educational requirements for ARDMS, CPR and participate in hospital wide mandatory education.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is required
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) is preferred at time of hire; required within one year of hire
• CPR is required

Responsibilities

• Produces quality diagnostic ultrasound exams on patients of all ages using Philips Epiq systems.
• Performs portable exams as needed at the patient’s bedside.
• Educates patients and their parents regarding procedures performed within the department.
• Recognizes and advocates for each patient being an individual with unique health care needs and provides considerate, respectful care affirming the patient’s/parent’s right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care.
• Independently perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures utilizing proper techniques and protocols and obtain clinical history and data for correlation with US exam.
• Practice sterile technique as required.
• Coordinate patient flow and the activities of the Ultrasound Department.
• Works with other departments to provide a smooth continuum of care for individual patients.
• Maintain educational requirements for ARDMS, CPR and participate in hospital wide mandatory education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees