Sonographer at McLaren Health Care

Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ultrasound, Patient Care, Equipment Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Documentation, Radiation Safety, Transducer Selection, Scanning Procedures, Patient History, BLS Certification, Medical Sonography, Technical Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Comfort, Communication Skills, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary: Responsible for performing all aspects of patient exam activities at a technical level that will produce high quality images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Specializes in performing ultrasound diagnostic studies. Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met. Operates and maintains all assigned ultrasound scanning equipment to ensure it works properly. Positions patients, selects appropriate transducers and machine settings and conducts scanning procedures to correctly capture the images requested by a physician. Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self. Complies with all The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols. Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats. Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing. Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment. May assist other areas of radiology as assigned. 10. Performs other related duties as required and directed. Required: · High School diploma or GED Graduation from an approved school of medical sonography Registration as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), OB, AB, or RVT. If not registered with ARDMS, will become registered within 12 months. BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date.

Responsibilities

The Sonographer is responsible for performing ultrasound diagnostic studies and ensuring high-quality images are produced. They also obtain patient history, explain procedures, and maintain ultrasound equipment.