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Job Summary: The Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound procedures and techniques producing diagnostic images for a licensed practitioner to interpret. The Tech demonstrates direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner.
Essential Functions: • Confirms the quality, accuracy, and confidentiality of all pertinent patient, lab, and procedural data. • Knowledge in workflows, procedures, and processes of the imaging modalities. • Responsible for patient documentation, procedure preparation and instructions. • Documents sonographers impressions and relays findings to physician. • Participates in performance improvement projects and the education of new staff.
Education: Associates, America Medical Association (AMA) allied health training program in Ultrasound (required)
Licensure/Certification: Credentialed in Ultrasound technology by one of the following: • American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or • Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (preferred, or must obtain within 2 years) • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required prior to direct patient care) • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in Abdomen, Breast, Obstetrics/Gynecology (preferred)
Experience: 1 year experience as an Ultrasound Tech (preferred) EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred) Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) (preferred)
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer: • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department: Radiology - Diagnostic - Marcum & Wallace
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Mercy Health is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMHealth.org,) one of the top 20 health systems in the United States and part of the top performing quartile of Catholic health systems for lowest cost per case for patient care. Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and among the top five employers in the state, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2017. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and nearly 500 care facilities including 23 hospitals and 26 post-acute care facilities including senior living communities, hospice programs and home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network of more than 2,700 health care providers coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 350,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings Program. As part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, the ministry provides nearly $2 million per day in community benefit.