Ultrasound Technologist | Casual

Hillsdale Hospital•Hillsdale, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Hillsdale Hospital is seeking a casual Ultrasound Technologist to join their team. This role involves performing high-quality ultrasound exams, maintaining equipment, and ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction. The hospital is dedicated to excellence in healthcare, community service, and providing compassionate care in a healing environment. Hillsdale Hospital has been recognized as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace and a USA Today Top Workplaces.

Requirements

Associates Degree in an accredited program in ultrasonography
Registered or registry eligible RDMS required
Registry or registry eligible in specialty fields of OB/GYN and Abdomen
Must be competent in a wide variety of ultrasound examinations including Vascular and be able to assist Radiologists in invasive ultrasound procedures

Responsibilities

Exhibits patience and empathy in working with patients, explains procedures to put patient "at ease", recognizes and meets patient needs, aids the patient into position through proper communication
Applies knowledge to clinical setting, transfers knowledge from one area to another, appropriately identifies the patient, properly assesses the requisition, prepares room prior to exam, anticipates "next step" follows through to end of exam (i.e. completes paperwork)
Performs high quality ultrasound exams according to training and competency level in the areas of ultrasound
Maintains ultrasound equipment in efficient operating order; performs preventative maintenance on a regular, scheduled basis; contacts outside service for major malfunctions
Maintains supplies in the room
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas
Recognizes job relationships and functions effectively within the organizational structure
Maintains professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, and other means to keep abreast of latest trends in the ultrasound field
Establishes a good rapport with the Radiologists and other physicians. Demonstrates respect and promotes a harmonious working atmosphere and is responsive to physician and patient needs
Fosters good relationships/partnerships between hospital departments to assure patient satisfaction over their continuum of care
Perform other duties as required or assigned