Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist Part Time Rotate

Company: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
Location: Detroit
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Up to 7,500 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience
At DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital, a leading healthcare provider, we are seeking a skilled Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist to join our team. As a Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, and cosmetic services.
Key Responsibilities:

• Verify patient identity and review medical records for appropriateness of exam or procedure.
  
• Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors.
  
• Explain procedures to patients, including side effects of pharmaceuticals, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
  
• Set up equipment and acquire images as per script, reviewing images and making initial observations, documenting exceptions from established protocols, and communicating data to radiologists.
  
• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies, providing physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients.
  
• Participate in process improvement activities within radiology practice, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction, as well as providing imaging education to residents.
  
  Qualifications:
  
  • 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.
    
    Skills Required:
    
    • Analytical and clinical skills necessary to determine the most age-appropriate method of providing requested ultrasound specific to patient's physical ability and/or limitations.
      
    • Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal effectively with and instruct patients who may be under physical/emotional stress, ability to comprehend and follow physicians' verbal and written requests and prescriptions, and ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse atmosphere with a variety of hospital personnel and/or patients.
      
    • Technical knowledge necessary to operate equipment, including but not limited to all specialized equipment and computers.
      
    • Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities.
      
    • Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology requirements for accreditation.
      
    • Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients, physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach, and lift in order to provide patient care.
      
    • Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate and utilize all types of imaging equipment and supplies in order to produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality.
      
      At DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace that is respectful and inclusive for all employees. If you are a motivated and skilled Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please consider joining our team.

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