Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
About The Position
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Department: Ultrasound Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital (Ypsilanti, MI) Minimum rate of pay: $32.25/hr Total Rewards and Benefits: Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One for full and part time hires! No waiting periods. Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country Tuition Reimbursement Position Purpose: The Sonographer performs a variety of specialized medical ultrasound examinations/procedures to obtain high quality images for diagnostic interpretation and may also assist the physician with US-guided procedures. Sonographers work closely with the Ultrasound leadership and the Radiologists. Status Available: Full Time, 36 hours per week Shift Available: Night shift Click Here to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Medical Sonography program
- Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with a minimum of one certification OR Registry-eligible with certification within one year of date of hire
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Must have in-depth knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
- Must have the ability to produce and evaluate quality images
Nice To Haves
- One year as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred
Responsibilities
- Explain ultrasound procedures to patients in order to allay apprehensions and elicit cooperation using care, courtesy, tact, and empathy.
- Review patients' charts and results from previous ultrasound examinations or other diagnostic studies, records patients' personal and medical information.
- Perform diagnostic procedures by adjusting, manipulating and controlling a variety of complex ultrasound equipment and accessories.
- Consult with the radiologist and experienced associates to determine the need for additional images for comprehensive interpretation.
- Schedule examinations and perform related clerical duties such as answering telephones and locating prior imaging and reports.
- Assist in the performance of aspiration, biopsy or operating room procedures maintaining sterilization, isolation and infection and infection control techniques to prevent contamination.
- Maintain documentation of infection control procedures and activities. Abide by Infection Control policy relating to Intracavitary probe disinfection, to include all accurate documentation within the department at each location worked.
- Take initiative to improve overall staff education via in-services, article distributions with peers, student’s one-on-one training sessions, and assisting with new employee Orientation/Training as assigned.
- Adapt and cooperate with schedule changes and location changes. Rotate shifts, weekends, and holidays as deemed appropriate by management, including assignments to other campuses.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- DAILYPAY
- Benefits effective Day One for full and part time hires! No waiting periods.
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
- Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
