Ultrasound Technologist Part Time Days at Tenet Healthcare

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ultrasound, Diagnostic Imaging, Patient Care, Medical History Assessment, Emergency Response, Equipment Setup, Image Acquisition, Quality Improvement, Education, Communication, BLS Certification, Patient Interaction, Documentation, Risk Assessment, Procedure Explanation, Medical Record Review

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

**Up to $7,500 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience** DMC Hutzel Women’s Hospital is nationally recognized for cutting-edge research in high-risk obstetrics, infertility, reproductive genetics, neonatology, maternal fetal medicine, midwifery, gynecology, urogynecology, menopause, permanent birth control and alternatives to hysterectomy. With a rich history of more than 150 years as Michigan’s first hospital for women, patients benefit from Hutzel’s commitment to research and education. Home to the Perinatology Research Branch of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Hutzel is recognized as a leader in women’s health by physicians and researchers across the country. Job Summary Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic Ultrasound exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Verifies patient identity and reviews patients medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure. Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators. Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up. Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script. Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist. Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate. Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients. Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction. Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees. Able to take call/standby as required by the department. 1. Registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARMDS) or registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Sonography (S). 2. Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period. 3. Registered in specialty within 12 months of employment in area of discipline.

Responsibilities

The Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic ultrasound exams and verifies patient identity while reviewing medical records. They also explain procedures to patients and respond to medical emergencies as needed.