WI - Ultrasound Tech Weekends - Mauston

Mobile Health Team Inc. a staffing agency has an opening for a Permanent FullTime Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Technologist) position. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: Mauston WI 53948

Start Date: 7/19/2024

Schedules: Fulltime 72 hours per week; three 12hour shifts 7:00 am 7:00 pm Friday Saturday & Sunday Weekend

Salary: $62000.00 to $86000.00

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer position serves as a medical imaging professional who provides clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This role provides diagnostic medical sonography services in various clinical specialties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
• Ensure that the sonography examination order is complete contains relevant information and meets the standard of medical necessity.
• Evaluate any contraindications insufficient patient preparation and the patients inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures.
• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations following infectious disease sterilization and patient safety protocols policies and procedures.
• Select the transducer and make equipment adjustments according to the nature of the test depth of field and other specifications of the test.
• Use proper patient positioning tools devices equipment adjustment and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer.
• Conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the diagnostic medical sonography examination ordered by the provider following professional and facility protocols.
• Apply independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical pathological and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
• Identify and document any limitations to the sonography examination and any incidental findings that might impact patient safety or patient care and provide that information to the interpreting physician.
• Ensure that the sonography examination results meet the facility standards for Quality Assurance before findings are released for interpretation.
• Analyzes sonograms synthesizes sonographic information and medical history to prepare preliminary reports and communicates finding to the appropriate physician according to established procedures.
• Exercise responsibility to ensure that the ultrasound equipment is functioning accurately.
• Determine the qualifications who use equipment and administer procedures under the direction of the Radiologist.
• Exercise responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of facility reports database records and logs.
• Carry out Quality Assurance protocols and Quality Improvement measures within the facility.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Transport equipment to do portable exams within the building.
• Assist Radiologists and other physicians in the performance of biopsies and Interventional procedures.
• Assist surgeons with ultrasound equipment in the operating room in a sterile environment.
• Maintain compliance with continuing medical education requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience:

• 1 years related work experience in general OB breast and vascular sonography and interventional procedures strongly preferred.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail are required.

Education:

• A twoyear degree in ultrasound technology is required.
• Fouryear degree preferred.

Licenses Certifications and Registration:

• ARDMS required.
• Registry in ABD and OB is required within the first year of employment.
• Registry in breasts is highly encouraged.
• BLS certification required or ability to obtain within first three months of hire.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Intermediate to expert proficiency with computers is required.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and disease progression.
• Requires assessment evaluation and decisionmaking skills.
• Knowledge of a variety of ultrasound equipment and transducers.
• Selfstarter with excellent compassion interpersonal communication oral and written communication and problemsolving skills.

Mobile Health Team Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally. Our mission is clear to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining longterm working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our clients needs.