Ultrasound Technologist - Eastside Cardiovascular - Contingent - Days

Henry Ford Hospital

  • Roseville, MI
  • 7 days ago

    Highlights

    Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

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    LocationRoseville, MI

    Description

    At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

    Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

    Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

    Under the direction of a Radiologist, specializes in the performance of diagnostic

    ultrasound procedures to aid in the evaluation of pathological entities as prescribed by a

    physician. Performs related functions according to department protocols. Utilizes

    independent judgment in determining appropriate imaging techniques, patient

    positioning, and safety practices.

    PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the

    examination. Obtains additional information about the patient's medical history as

    necessary.

    • Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related

    supplies.

    • Prepares prescribed contrast media and solutions for administration to patients.
    • Reviews clinical data on requisition, analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up

    equipment and, following protocols, and performs the procedure.

    • Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information for the

    area of the body being studied.

    • May assist Radiologist in performing diagnostic invasive procedures. Prepares and

    sets up sterile equipment, physiological monitors, pressure injectors, and imaging

    equipment required for the procedure. Ensures the adequate supplies such as

    needles, catheters, etc. are on hand and properly stored.

    • Completes all necessary work sheets, logs and other patient records.
    • Pre and post processes images as appropriate.
    • Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the

    radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.

    • Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of excellence

    including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a

    positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.

    • Performs Quality Assurance procedures as appropriate
    • PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery

    into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series

    counts.

    • RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the

    completion of the study in the Radiology Information System

    • Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before

    preforming study.

    • Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation

    protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment

    settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.

    Location: 25195 Kelly Rd Suite A Roseville, MI 48066

    Schedule Contingent

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

    • High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
    • Must be registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

    (ARDMS), or eligible candidate to sit for an ARDMS examination. The ARDMS

    defines 'candidate' as an applicant who has met the prerequisites required to sit for

    an ARDMS examination. If eligible candidate, successful completion of SPI,

    Abdomen, and OB/GYN ARDMS examinations required within 12 months of date of

    hire. Failure to obtain registry within the designated timeframe will result in

    termination of the Ultrasound Technologist position.

    • Must maintain required hours of continued medical education.
    • Healthcare Provider certification required (BCLS).

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