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Form of workPositions 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, breast, 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. 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. Seek assistance and guidance as needed from Registered Sonographer and interpreting radiologist.
Job Requirements General Requirements Certification with ARDMS or ARRT-Sonography with minimum of Abdominal and OB/GYN credentials, within 6 months. This is a requirement for continued employment in the Ultrasound Department. Must be CPR certified.
Minimum of AHA Heart Saver certification or BLS required. Work Experience Minimum of one year working in a PACS environment. Previous ultrasound experience (Preferred) Education Must be enrolled in a fully accredited Sonography Program and proceeding successfully through the program.
Upon completion of the training program, the student will have 6 months to obtain registry with ARDMS or ARRT-Sonography with minimum of Abdominal and OB/GYN credentials. 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.
Sparrow Health System 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.
