Job Summary
Performs basic diagnostic ultrasound examinations as prescribed by the physician and documents findings. Assists physicians with invasive procedures as needed. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.
Essential Functions
Obtains a complete and comprehensive patient history. Operates ultrasound equipment competently to provide quality diagnostic studies that meets the requirements of established ultrasound protocols.
Performs various diagnostic ultrasound examinations as prescribed by the referring physician and/or radiologists so that they meet the requirements of established ultrasound protocols.
Documents quality images, including pathology noted during real time scanning. As necessary, assists physicians during invasive procedures.
Maintains a clean work environment and stocks rooms with supplies as needed. Contacts service personnel and notifies management of malfunctioning equipment.
Supports objectives set by lead sonographer, imaging specialist, supervisor and manager. Assist imaging specialist / leadership in credentialing and competencies set forth by Spectrum Health and various regulatory agencies.
Visual acuity to discriminate vascular doppler and flow studies. Have the vision equivalent and ability to to perform, evaluate & determine appropriate, normal & abnormal, diagnosis for ultrasound studies.
Auditory capability to hear tone and pitch fluctuations such as that associated with doppler, vascular and cardiac studies.
Assignments are routine; follows established protocols. Works under close supervision, seeks guidance where needed; requires some instruction on day-to-day work and resolves routine problems.
Qualifications
Required Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience in related field
Preferred Bachelor's Degree
CRT-Sonographer (S) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required Or
CRT-Abdomen (AB) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Excludes SHMG (OBGYN/MFM), and SHMG Vascular Upon Hire required And
CRT-Ob/Gyn (OB) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Excludes SHMG Vascular and SHGR Breast Imaging Upon Hire required And
CRT-Vascular Technologist (VT) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography SHGR, Regionals and SHMG Vascular Imaging; excludes SHMG (OBGYN/MFM) and SHGR Breast Imaging 1 Year required Or
CRT-Vascular Sonographer (VS) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist SHGR, Regionals and SHMG Vascular Imaging; excludes SHMG (OBGYN/MFM) and SHGR Breast Imaging 1 Year required And
CRT-Breast Sonographer (BS) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist WITHIN 1 YEAR Grand Rapids Breast Imaging; WITHIN 2 YEARS all regionals performing breast ultrasound 1 Year required Or
CRT-Breast (BR) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography WITHIN 1 YEAR Grand Rapids Breast Imaging; WITHIN 2 YEARS all regionals performing breast ultrasound 1 Year required And
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
CRT-Abdomen (AB) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Spectrum Health Lakeland Upon Hire required Or
CRT-Ob/Gyn (OB) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Spectrum Health Lakeland Upon Hire required
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Spectrum Health Lakeland 90 Days required Or
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Spectrum Health Lakeland 90 Days required
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 7 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 35 lbs
Sitting: Occasionally
Standing: Occasionally
Walking: Frequently
Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Frequently
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Driving: Seldom
Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
Handling: Frequently
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs
: Frequently
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
Visual Acuity
[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Color Vision (Ishihara) Test
[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary LocationSITE - Helen Devos Childrens Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids
Department NameUltrasound - HDVCH
Employment TypeFull time
ShiftDay (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours40
Hours of WorkVariable
Days WorkedVariable
Weekend FrequencyVariable weekends
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