Ultrasound Technologist - PRN - West Hospital

Ultrasound Tech - PRN

The Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound procedures and techniques producing diagnostic images for a licensed practitioner to interpret. The Tech demonstrates direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner.

Essential Functions:

• Confirms the quality, accuracy, and confidentiality of all pertinent patient, lab, and procedural data.
• Knowledge in workflows, procedures, and processes of the imaging modalities.
• Responsible for patient documentation, procedure preparation, and instructions.
• Documents sonographer's impressions and relays findings to physician.
• Participates in performance improvement projects and the education of new staff.

Education:

• Associates, America Medical Association (AMA) allied health training program in Ultrasound (required)

Licensure/Certification:

• Credentialed 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)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required prior to direct patient care)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in Abdomen, Breast, Obstetrics/Gynecology (preferred)

Experience:

• 1 year experience as an Ultrasound Tech (preferred)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) (preferred)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.