Ultrasound Technologist

Tenet•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations using appropriate imaging equipment. The technologist verifies patient identity and reviews the medical record to confirm that the requested exam or procedure is appropriate. They interview patients to obtain or update medical history and assess risk factors, including medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators. They explain the procedure, including pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up; set up equipment; and acquire images according to the script. They review images, make initial observations, document deviations from established protocols, and communicate relevant data to the radiologist. The role also includes responding to medical emergencies, providing physician-prescribed post-care instructions, and participating in radiology practice improvement activities related to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction. The technologist provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees and must be able to take call or standby as required by the department. DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine, with specialized surgical and diagnostic imaging services and pediatric emergency, critical care, rehabilitation, neonatal, and perinatal care. The position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 based on relevant experience. Benefit eligibility may vary by location and employment status.

Requirements

Registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or registered 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 determine whether the exam or procedure is appropriate.
Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors such as medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators.
Explain procedures to patients, including pharmaceutical side effects, 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 patients with physician-prescribed post-care instructions.
Participate in radiology practice 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.