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Job description
Mercy Health
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Ultrasound Technologist – Maternal Fetal Medicine - Part-Time
Job Summary
The ultrasound technologist performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. May be required to learn to scan vascular exams i.e., venous duplex scans. Will perform direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner. Under the direction of Radiology leadership, the Ultrasound tech performs duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures in the use of ultrasound for the diagnosis of disease or pathology.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed
Explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable)
Ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services
Documents sonographer's impressions and relays findings to physician
Obtains and records images necessary to demonstrate normal and pathological findings; documents all pertinent information, e.g., lab values, patient histories; demonstrates and maintains clinical competency particularly related to patients who are: newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric as deemed necessary by designated facility
Participates in performance improvement projects
Assists department in achieving successful results in all federal and state and local agency audits.
Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff. -high level disinfection probes per joint commission standards.
Must use various ultrasound modalities dependent on the type of anatomy being examined.
Must become proficient in recognizing cross-sectional anatomy and understanding of related technology.
Demonstrates favorable guest relations and continues to promote values of the hospital in daily work performance.
May also perform other related patient care duties
Education
Associates, America Medical Association (AMA) allied health training program in Ultrasound (preferred)
Required Licensing & Certifications
Graduate of an ultrasonography program and are American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry eligible (required)
Certification/Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) (required)
AND (for both)
Advanced modality registration 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)
Experience
1 year experience as an Ultrasound Tech (preferred)
Skills & Abilities
Reads and interprets written/oral instructions
meets deadlines
prioritizes work
works independently
Identifies and understands issues and problems.
Examines data
draws logical conclusions
critical thinking and understanding
oral or written communications.
Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit.
Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
flexible and able to adapt to change.
ethical relationships and practices required of a technologist
create and maintain a good working relationships
receive constructive feedback
SDMS Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals
Customer Service
Training
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Worksite address
warren, OH, 44488, US
Who can apply
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