Munson Healthcare · 3 weeks ago
Ultrasonographer l or ll
Manistee, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelMunson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, serving over half a million residents across 29 counties. The role of Ultrasonographer involves performing diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, maintaining equipment, and supporting department operations while committing to ongoing professional growth.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Perform Diagnostic Imaging Procedures: Transport and prepare patients, position them correctly, operate complex imaging equipment (including mobile units), follow digital technique protocols, prepare and assist with contrast media, and ensure diagnostic image quality using PACS
Ensure Patient Safety, Care, and Professional Conduct: Provide compassionate care, maintain patient confidentiality, practice sterile technique and infection control, respond to emergencies, and uphold hospital values, ethics, and safety standards
Maintain Equipment, Records, and Work Environment: Clean and monitor equipment, report malfunctions, keep accurate documentation and logs, maintain sanitation and room readiness, and follow regulatory and certifying body requirements
Support Department Operations & Collaboration: Perform clerical tasks, communicate effectively, participate as a reliable team member, engage in performance improvement activities, rotate to outside clinics when needed, take call, and assist with additional procedures such as EKGs or specimen handling
Commit to Ongoing Professional Growth: Participate in in-services, maintain certifications and CME credits, stay current with advancements in your specialty, demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making, and present a professional appearance and demeanor
Qualification
Required
Completion of a two-year accredited radiologic technology program including course work in anatomy and physiology, radiation safety and hold current registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) with experience in vascular
Analytical, visual, hearing, and sensory touch acuity ability necessary to determine proper position and exposure factors based on suspected pathology, patient size and age, and other controlling factors
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients, frequently in situations which evoke anxiety or confusion and explain procedures and dispel unwarranted fears
Clerical ability necessary to maintain records, schedule exams, etc
Ability to a) apply knowledge of radiologic procedures and technique, b) learn to perform other diagnostic examinations as necessary, and c) become familiar with departmental policies and procedures
Ultrasound technologist must be able to understand clinical symptoms and be able to create diagnostic images that produce a diagnosis according to symptoms and organ structures being studied. Must learn and become certified in other ultrasound modalities, i.e. abdomen, OB/Gyn, breast, vascular and echo when requested
BLS Certified
Physical ability necessary for continual standing, sitting, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling up to an equivalent of associate's weight, sporadic keyboarding, utilization of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to blood or body fluids, exposure to hazardous chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and radiation
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Full benefits
Paid holidays
Generous PTO
Employee discounts
Free individual retirement counseling
Free wellness platform for you and your family
Personalized support for personal or family challenges
Company
Munson Healthcare
Excellence. Positivity. Teamness. Creativity. Exceptional Experiences.
Founded in 1915
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shari L. Wilson
President & CEO Munson Home Health
Ellen Smith
Chief Operating Officer, Physician Network
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