Ultrasound Technologist

INSIGHT Surgical Hospital•Coldwater, MI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Radiologist and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations and vascular studies using independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity. Imaging of internal organs, tissues, and blood vessels supports physicians in diagnosing and treating illness and injuries. The position is based in Coldwater, Michigan, and is full-time at 60 hours per pay period. The technologist takes call on a rotational schedule and may be required to work off shift, on weekends, or off site. The role includes assisting with physician-performed ultrasound-guided procedures, maintaining a sterile environment, and supporting the training, education, and evaluation of students and new sonographers. The position requires physical activity, including moving around the hospital and between workstations; lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and stooping; carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds; and assisting patients on and off examining tables. The technologist must also apply ultrasound transducers at appropriate angles and pressure and differentiate colors and subtle sounds. The OSHA exposure classification is High.

Requirements

Must have attended an approved school of diagnostic ultrasound or have equivalent experience accepted by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
Must be registered as a diagnostic sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and maintain active registry status; if not registered, must become registered within one year.
Must have CPR certification.
Must be able to cope with stressful situations and deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced medical environment.
Must be competent in using facility communication systems and equipment, such as phones and fax machines.
Must be able to input and retrieve information from radiological or other medical equipment and computerized systems.
Must be able to understand directions, communicate, and respond to inquiries.
Must communicate effectively with patients and other health care professionals.
Must be able to move about the hospital and between workstations; lift, push, pull, bend, and stoop; carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; and assist patients on and off examining tables.
Must be able to apply ultrasound transducers at angles and pressure appropriate to produce optimal images of patient anatomy.
Must be able to differentiate colors and subtle sounds.

Responsibilities

Independently perform ultrasound procedures efficiently and productively, following established protocols and using gray scale, color flow, power Doppler, and duplex to achieve the highest possible technical quality.
Maintain proficiency with diagnostic ultrasound systems and technical procedures; document quality control and system calibration; check equipment for safe and efficient operation; and report equipment malfunctions.
Use computerized Radiology Information Systems, including EPIC and PACS, appropriately and accurately.
Provide courteous, cooperative patient care; explain procedures to patients; and address the comfort and needs of patients and their families in a dignified and confidential manner.
Demonstrate competency in imaging patients of all ages, from neonates through geriatric patients; distinguish artifacts from normal or pathological processes; recognize electronic equipment limitations; and evaluate diagnostic scans.
Assist physicians with ultrasound-guided procedures while maintaining a sterile environment.
Assist with training, education, and evaluation of students and new sonographers.
Keep patient-care and staff work areas clean, orderly, and appropriately stocked; clean and maintain equipment and work areas; and ensure transducers are properly cleaned, disinfected, and stored.
Follow safety standards for oneself and the assigned area.
Take call on a rotational schedule and, as required, work off shift, weekends, or off site.
Perform miscellaneous clerical duties as assigned or requested, including filing, answering phones, calling reports, transporting patients, and burning discs.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.