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Breast Sonographer - Liggett Breast Center - 36 Hours - Days

Henry Ford Health, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, United States

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General Summary Up to $7,500 Sign-on Bonus Full Time benefit eligible Shift: FT 36 hours per week 6:30am-5:30pm Location: Henry Ford Liggett Breast Center 19229 Mack Ave Ste 31Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation.

Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.

Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.

Performs routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures.

Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.

Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.

Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).

Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.

Education/Experience Required

High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree within 6 months of hire, or Technical degree within 6 months of hire.

Certification/Licences Required

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

One or more of the following required: Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from ARRT obtained within 12 Months of hire date or job transfer date. Sonography Tech specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from ARDMS or from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) obtained within 12 months of hire date or job transfer date. Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty accepted. Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) also accepted. Cardiographic Tech specializing in Electrophysiology credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the ARDMS obtained within 12 Months of hire date or job transfer date. Medical Sonographer credentialed from the ARDMS obtained within 12 Months of hire date or job transfer date.

Additional Preferences

ARDMS registered or ARRT registered in Breast Sonography (Breast Sonography exam must be completed and passed within one year from date of hire)

Ability to obtain accurate history from patients, perform breast ultrasound exams and breast ultrasound procedures (assisting Radiologist) in a high-volume Comprehensive Breast Center

Capable of correlating findings to mammographic images

Breast Ultrasound experienced preferred but willing to train.

Additional Information

Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital

Department: Mammography 001

Shift: Day Job

Union Code: Not Applicable

Seniority Level Associate

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services

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