Ultrasound Technologist I

MyMichigan Health•Tawas Township, MI

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic ultrasound imaging, including invasive and non-invasive procedures such as biopsies, routine OB/GYN, limited vascular, abdomen, small body parts, intra-cavity imaging, and color Doppler. The role requires critical thinking, problem-solving, and strong interpersonal and communication skills to support patient safety, comfort, and confidence. The technologist follows physicians’ verbal orders and imaging protocols and works effectively across inpatient, emergency department, and outpatient settings with changing priorities. The technologist obtains and verifies patient identity and history, reviews medical records and orders for exam appropriateness, and ensures documentation accuracy. The role includes independently operating sonographic equipment, assessing images for diagnostic quality, distinguishing normal from pathologic findings, and communicating findings to physicians. The technologist also supports department operations, equipment maintenance, quality assessment, sterilization, recordkeeping, regulatory compliance, and excellent customer service. Department-specific on-call duties and work in other areas may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Associate degree.
BLS: Basic Life Support certification within three months of hire or transfer.
ARDMS certification in Abdomen or OB/GYN within one year of hire for technologists performing general ultrasound imaging, including abdomen, small parts, and obstetrics/gynecology.
Fingerprinting is required.
Interpersonal skills to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and explain ideas and concepts clearly in person and by phone.
Ability to remain focused and flexible in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, work independently, get along with others, and maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to stay awake while performing job duties.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
Ability to move freely about the facility with or without an assistive device and perform the job functions described.
Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the work, with or without assistive devices.
Dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling, potentially repeated regularly or frequently.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods and make frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry 11–20 pounds and frequently handle 10 pounds and/or walk, stand, and push or pull arm/leg controls.
Comply with MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing requirements.
Registry-eligible new graduates may apply.

Responsibilities

Produce quality images by selecting appropriate technical factors, equipment, and transducer settings.
Verify patient orders, review exam appropriateness, obtain patient history, explain procedures, address patient concerns, and meet individual patient needs.
Use independent judgment during sonographic examinations to determine whether images are diagnostically satisfactory and distinguish normal from pathologic findings.
Independently operate sonographic equipment and perform and communicate findings of diagnostic examinations.
Support daily department operations, patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, equipment-failure reporting, and quality assessment.
Maintain a clean work environment and adequate supplies.
Apply appropriate sterilization techniques and maintain accurate paper and electronic logs, charts, forms, and records.
Comply with The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
Analyze sonograms and synthesize sonographic information and medical history, communicating findings to the appropriate physician.
Provide ultrasound guidance for biopsies and aspirations; prepare equipment and supplies, observe sterile techniques, and assist physicians as needed.
Protect patients’ safety, mental comfort, and physical comfort while in the technologist’s care.
Provide quality patient care using universal precautions, maintaining patient confidentiality, and practicing appropriate medical ethics.
Communicate effectively orally, in writing, and by telephone with staff, physicians, and patients.
Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy toward employees, physicians, associated staff, and MyMichigan customers and potential customers.
Cooperate with personnel to achieve departmental and hospital goals and attend or participate in departmental and medical center meetings.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned, including assisting in other department areas as needed.
Provide department-specific on-call coverage during days, evenings, and weekends as assigned.
Work long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and alternate shifts when required.
Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
Complete mandatory annual OSHA training and maintain applicable CME and ARDMS or CCI re-credentialing requirements.