Ultrasound Technologist Full Time Nights

**Up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus, based on amount of relevant experience**

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan’s first Level I Trauma Center, helped pioneer the evolution of emergency medicine and currently has one of the busiest and most well-equipped emergency departments anywhere. The first and largest verified burn center in the state is at Receiving, and it is one of only 43 in the nation. Receiving also offers the state’s leading 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program, Metro Detroit’s first certified primary stroke center, and the nationally recognized and accredited DMC Rosa Parks Geriatric Center of Excellence.

Job Summary

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic Ultrasound exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.

• Verifies patient identity and reviews patients medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.


• Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators.


• 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 radiologist.


• 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 but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction. Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees. Able to take call/standby as required by the department.

Qualifications:

1. Registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARMDS) or registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Sonography (S).

2. Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.

3. Registered in specialty within 12 months of employment in area of discipline.

Job:
CT/MRI/Ultrasound

Primary Location:
Detroit, Michigan

Facility:
DMC Receiving Hospital

Job Type:
Full Time

Shift Type:
Night

Shift Begin:
8:00 PM
Shift End:
8:30 AM
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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Location: Dearborn, MI, US

Posted Date: 10/30/2024