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Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Ultrasound Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeKalamazoo, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate's degree from an accredited school of ultrasound or sonography, completion of an accredited sonography program, or a certificate of completion from a hospital-based program or an associate's degree from an accredited school of radiology technology.
  • Six months to one year of on-the-job clinical experience and training.
  • BLS certification is required within 6–12 months after hire; some positions may require additional certifications.
  • For general ultrasound positions, registry eligibility or registration with ARDMS in OB/GYN and Abdomen, including the Physics board exam, is required. Registry-eligible technologists must attempt all three registries within nine months of hire and successfully complete them within 12 months of hire.
  • For dedicated breast center positions, registry eligibility or registration with ARDMS in Breast, including the Physics board exam, or registry eligibility or registration in Breast Sonography through ARRT is required. Registry-eligible technologists must attempt breast registries within six months and successfully complete them through ARDMS or ARRT within nine months of hire.
  • Ability to operate basic computer programs used for departmental record keeping.
  • Ability to demonstrate human relations skills when dealing with patients and physicians in difficult or sensitive situations, including verbal and written communication, problem solving, and assertiveness.
  • Customer service orientation.
  • Leadership and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and take initiative within established procedures.
  • Ability to sustain alertness and concentration during interactive, repetitive, detailed work, including operating a personal computer or CRT for 40–70 percent of the time.
  • Ability to stand or walk considerably, regularly lift objects weighing 20 pounds or less, assist with heavier tasks such as moving patients, and perform required strenuous or fatiguing positions and motions.

Responsibilities

  • Receive or escort patients into the examination area, review pertinent patient information, and instruct patients about the examination.
  • Position patients to obtain the results specified for diagnosis.
  • In consultation with a radiologist, perform diagnostic ultrasound scans using high-frequency ultrasound machines to image organs, masses, and fluid accumulations and provide diagnostic information for physician interpretation.
  • Operate equipment properly and carefully; regularly perform maintenance and quality-control work; and promptly report malfunctions, necessary adjustments, or repairs.
  • Provide first aid as required and assist in cases of adverse reactions to contrast media or other emergencies.
  • Observe and practice sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
  • Maintain cleanliness of procedure rooms and equipment.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of patient and file information.
  • Maintain appropriate supply levels in assigned areas.
  • Demonstrate or oversee on-the-job training for student technologists and other non-professional assistants as assigned.
  • Demonstrate or oversee on-the-job training for newly hired ultrasound technologists or technologists needing additional training on new procedures.
  • Provide customer service when answering the phone.

About the Company

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Bronson Methodist Hospital is a nonprofit health system serving southwest Michigan. The system provides hospital, primary, specialty, emergency, outpatient, rehabilitation, and community health services through regional care locations. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout southwest Michigan. Its operating model centers on coordinated hospitals and practices supported by clinical programs, technology, facilities, supply chain, and administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, rehabilitation, technology, facilities, administration, and patient access. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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