ultrasonographer
Company: Corewell Health
Location: Royal Oak
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
FULL TIME-DAYSSIGN ON BONUS $5000 The Fetal Imaging Division is
limited to obstetrical sonography ranging from 1st-trimester
pregnancy evaluation (pregnancy viability/ectopic pregnancies, and
fetal evaluation including nuchal translucency) to 2nd and
3rd-trimester fetal evaluation (including routine fetal evaluation,
detailed ultrasound examination, fetal echocardiography,
biophysical profiles, cervical length evaluation, and Doppler
evaluation). In addition, procedures, including amniocentesis and
chorionic villous sampling, are performed. GENERAL SUMMARY:Under
site designate leader, and according to established policies and
procedures performs accurate and efficient Ultrasound exams
utilizing appropriate imaging equipment, independent judgment,
ingenuity, and initiative. Technologists must demonstrate good
clinical skills and provide the best possible images for
interpretation. Follows Corewell Health philosophy of Patient and
Family Centered Care at all times.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Verifies patient
identification and physician order. Provides procedural
information/education to the patient/family prior to each exam.
Acquires an accurate patient history and documents in the medical
record. Performs Ultrasound and related patient care procedures
using age-appropriate methods for patient's physical ability and/or
limitations. Proficiently operates ultrasound imaging equipment and
performs necessary quality control and quality assurance testing.
Monitors patients during procedures to ensure patient safety.
Reviews ultrasound images with the Radiologist, as necessary.
Ensures STAT requests are relayed to radiologist in a timely
manner. When required, assists with procedures using sterile
technique, receives and documents samples for lab processing.
Disposes of fluids according to biohazard protocols. Ensures
equipment is wiped down between patients and exam room is clean and
properly stocked with linen and supplies. Accurately and
efficiently uses hospital computer systems for verifying orders,
viewing schedules, and sending information to PAC's. Uses effective
inter/intra-departmental communication and participates with
medical staff, management, technical and support staff. Assist in
training new staff/students. Verifies correct patient, correct exam
/ final verification, clarify questionable orders with ordering
physician or Radiologist. This document represents the major
duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not
intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It
should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to
perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential duties. Education / Training:
Keywords: Corewell Health, Bloomfield Township , ultrasonographer, Healthcare , Royal Oak, Michigan
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