SONOGRAPHER REG W VASC CERT

Company: Sparrow Health System
Location: Lansing
Posted on: April 30, 2024

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Job ID:42204 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job:
Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI


Job Description


General Purpose of Job:
Utilizing high frequency sound waves, provide diagnostic images of a wide variety of exams (abdomen, Ob/Gyn, Vascular, small parts, neurosonography) to diagnose the absence or presence of disease. Responsible for providing patient education and quality patient care.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

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• Analyze disease processes with the use of ultrasound through the selection of appropriate procedures and techniques.
  
• Coordinate past and present medical history of patient in reference to ultrasound examination.
  
• Schedule and instruct the patient in reference to ultrasound.
  
• Review current imaging techniques and interpretations to assure current information.
  
• Furnish occasional immediate results to appropriate medical personnel derived from ultrasound procedure.
  
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and quality assurance.
  
• Provide assistance and guidance to sonography students completing clinical experience in department.
  
• Assist Radiologists and other physicians in the performance of interventional procedures.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Job Requirements
  
  
  
  General Requirements
  * Must be certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in abdomen, Ob/Gyn and vascular (RVT) or by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Sonography and vascular. * Must be CPR certified. * Minimum of AHA Heart Saver certification or BLS required.
  
  
  Work Experience
  * General and vascular sonography experience. * Preferred-Two years vascular experience.
  
  
  Education
  * Associates Degree in Sonography.
  
  
  Specialized Knowledge and Skills
  * Ability to perform requested procedures in a portable environment as needed. * Ability to perform physical requirements (visual and auditory) of the job. * Must be able to take on-call responsibilities, including weekends and holidays. * Ability to work at multiple locations. * Ability to problem solve and multi-task. * Adept with customer service. * Ability to effectively communicate with physicians. * Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.
  
  
  
  
  
  University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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  Job Family
  Radiology/Imaging
  Requirements:
  
  
  
  Shift
  Variable
  
  
  Degree Type / Education Level
  Associate
  
  
  Status
  Full-time
  
  
  Facility
  Sparrow Hospital
  
  
  Experience Level
  4-9 Years
  
  
  
  
  
  

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