Registered Sonographer - Rochester, United States - Ascension

Description

Job Description

• Sign-on bonus: $3,750.00
• Department: Ultrasound
• Schedule: Part Time 20 hours per week, 2-3 shifts per week, afternoons 230P-1030Por 3P-11P, rotating weekend, on call rotation, holiday rotation
• Hospital: Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital
• Location: Rochester, MI

Sign-on bonus available based on eligibility.

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

The Registered/Registry Eligible Sonographer is responsible for supporting the Mission and Vision of Ascension by, under the direction of a Radiologist, performs diagnostic sonographic procedures at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment. May be assigned as an instructor in areas of specific competence.

• Essential Functions
  • Maintain a positive and professional atmosphere for patients. Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary in order to interact effectively with patients who may be under physical or emotional stress and gather and exchange patient information with nursing personnel and physicians.
  • Review patient chart, physicians' order/diagnosis, and the results of previous diagnostic studies as appropriate and records patient's personal and medical information on history sheets.
  • Select appropriate equipment and proper technical factors on an individual patient basis according to specific orders and part of body to be examined. Assist patient in assuming physical position for required examination. Provide immobilization as required and protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Explain test procedure to patient to elicit cooperation and allay apprehensions.
  • Record images using proper identification information and sends results of sonography to physician for interpretation. May discuss test results with physician or request physician to personally view screen image.
  • Assist physicians in performance of other related examinations such as amniocentesis, cyst puncture, thoracentesis, etc. Assist in performing first aid as necessary.| Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness, including provision for the contamination-free condition of rooms, equipment and personnel.
  • Prepare and stock work area as required to perform procedures as assigned/requested. Assure a safe and clean environment for patients at all times. Secure and return supplies. Maintain room stock.
  • Report equipment failure directly to BioMed or service representative, using proper forms and maintaining appropriate records.
  • Responsible for delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures.
  • May be responsible for specific areas of instruction of new employees and supervision of students when necessary.| Cooperates with all department personnel in a positive and professional manner.
  • Serve on specific committees dealing with clinical and Quality Assurance issues as requested.
  • Perform a variety of clerical tasks as necessary.
  • Receive verbal orders for examinations from a responsible practitioner within the bounds of registry.
  • Maintain professional appearance by adhering to Dress and Grooming Policy and Dress Code of Radiology Services.
  • Handle equipment in a responsible, professional manner.
• Non-Essential Functions
  • May be required to assist in the development of technical factors and image selection.
  • May assist in the use of a variety of equipment or procedure not specific to Ultrasound.
  • Maintain Continuing Education Credits as required by the RDMS registry as well as BLS.
  • Assure the "two step" identification of all patients before proceeding with the requested examination. Explain the procedure to the patients before and during as required.
  • This position requires the ability to identify age related differences within the persons served and the adjustment of treatment style and expectations as appropriate, including adjustments based on the person's served cognitive function and learning ability. This will include taking into account their religious and cultural needs and preferences. ,

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Become and maintain RDMS registered at time of hire/transfer date required.

Education:

• High School Graduate required.

Work Experience:

• At least one (1) year of full time experience in clinical diagnostic ultrasound preferred, satisfactory completion of a formal training program in diagnostic ultrasound.
• Excellent knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and pathology and a high degree of technical expertise.

ARDMS or RDMS Certified
Experience with Siemens Equipment
Experience with Paracentesis and Thoracentesis procedures

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.