GENERAL SUMMARY: 

Shift: PRN, hours and shift will vary dependent on department needs

Perform diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation. - Sets up and adjust all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams. - Implement safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures. - Perform routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures. - Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations. - Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate. - Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history). - Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department. - Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical certificate/degree required

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.  One or more of the following required:  Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.  Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.  Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.  ARDMS Registered Experience with Siemens equipment Experience with procedures Ability to work in a high pace hospital setting Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital Department: Ultrasound 001 Shift: Rotating Union Code: Not Applicable