Ultrasound Technologist

Michigan Medicine · Ann Arbor, MI · Today

Full-time

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

This position will cover all Michigan Medicine Ultrasound Locations: Ypsilanti, University Hospital, Taubman, C&W, Pavilion, Northville, Livonia, Canton, East Ann Arbor, West Ann Arbor, Briarwood, Brighton, and any future locations. Shifts will include: Days with weekend evening/night rotation. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for the performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography while demonstrating exceptional patient care. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for daily operations of the sonographic department, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The sonographer always maintains a high standard of medical ethics and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

Responsibilities

Select equipment for use in ultrasound and set up according to specifications of examinations.
Review patient's clinical history.
Explain processes to patients and assist in positioning patients for required scan.
Adjust equipment controls according to specific orders and areas of the body to be examined.
Operate ultrasound diagnostic equipment, observing sound wave display screen to note ultrasonic pattern produced.
Produce visual images of organs shown on display module to obtain permanent records of internal examination.
Attach identification tag to photographs or recorder printout.
Set up and adjust equipment using operator tuning adjustment.
Perform operator maintenance of ultrasound equipment.
Train, instruct and demonstrate the operation of the ultrasound equipment to staff, medical students, physicians, and other professional medical personnel.
Maintain necessary records concerning patients.
Discuss scan results with radiologists.
Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision is received from a physician or designated supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

Functional supervision may be exercised over assigned assistants.

Physical Requirements

This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

Required Qualifications

Registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is necessary within 6 months of hire date.
Certification of Abdomen and OB-GYN is required within 12 months of hire date.

Desired Qualifications

Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.
Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in both ABD and OB-GYN.
1-year Inpatient hospital environment.
Some knowledge of human anatomy is desirable.

Work Schedule

Weekday shift position with weekend evening/night rotation, 40 hours per week.

Work Locations

Ypsilanti Health Center, and any other Ultrasound Locations: University Hospital, Taubman, C&W, Pavilion, Northville, Livonia, Canton, East Ann Arbor, West Ann Arbor, Briarwood, Brighton, and any future locations.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day.
2:1 Match on retirement savings.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.