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MyMichigan Health
Alpena, Michigan
Source: MyMichigan Health careers · View original posting
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Summary
This position performs cardiac ultrasound on all inpatients and outpatients including other cardiovascular procedures. An Ultrasound Technologist is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional that is qualified by professional credentialing, academic, and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures.
The scope of practice of the Ultrasound Technologist includes those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience, has demonstrated competency, and has completed the appropriate American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) specialty certification(s) which is the standard of practice in ultrasound.
The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating findings of diagnostic examinations using sonography as appropriate. The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for daily operations of the lab, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA).
The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to pursue lifelong learning to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.
Required Education
Associate's Degree
Preferred Education: Degree in Healthcare Related Field. Bachelor of Science degree is preferred. Minimum two (2) years of experience in sonography preferred. Employees hired before 2010 are exempt from education requirement of associate's degree but must meet experience, certification/licensures, training and ongoing competency skills.
SONOGRAPHY
Other Information
Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate and ARDMS or CCI re-credentialing yearly requirements to maintain active registrant status.
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner in person and by phone.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
Physical Demand
Level: Light
. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry
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