Ultrasound Technologist

Company: Detroit Medical Center
Location: Hamtramck
Posted on: October 7, 2024

Job Description:

Ultrasound Technologist Job Opportunity
Seeking a skilled Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic exams and provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced medical environment.

Job Description
Under general supervision, performs diagnostic Ultrasound exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Verifies patient identity, reviews medical records, and assesses risk factors. Explains procedures to patients, sets up equipment, and acquires images as per script. Reviews images, documents exceptions, and communicates data to radiologists. Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies, provides post-care instructions, and participates in process improvement activities.

Responsibilities

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• Verifies patient identity and reviews medical records for appropriateness of exam or procedure.
  
• Interviews patient to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assesses risk factors.
  
• Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
  
• Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script.
  
• Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols, and communicates data to radiologists.
  
• Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate.
  
• Provides physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients.
  
• Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
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  • Registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARMDS) or registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Sonography (S).
    
  • Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
    
  • Registered in specialty within 12 months of employment in area of discipline.
    
    
    About the Company
    The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is a leading academically-integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, providing exceptional patient care and innovative medical education for over 150 years.
    
    Benefits
    
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    • Medical benefits
      
    • Dental benefits
      
    • Vision benefits
      
    • Employee assistance programs
      
    • Life insurance
      
    • Discount program
      
    • Sign-On bonus
      

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