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Sparrow Health System SONOGRAPHER NON-REG ULTRASOUND STUDENT in Lansing, Michigan
SONOGRAPHER NON-REG (ULTRASOUND STUDENT)
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, 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 require