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DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital isDMC's largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center,cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics / gynecologyand cosmetic services.
Sinai-Grace's joint replacement programfeatures a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hipreplacement surgery that attracts patients from all over thecountry.
Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sitesand ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and OaklandCounties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded aRobert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards ofcardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout thenation.
SummaryDescription
Under general supervision andfollowing established policies and procedures, performs diagnosticUltrasound exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.
- Verifies patient identity and reviewspatient's medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history andassesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and / orpsychological indicators.
- Explains procedureto patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered,risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
- Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script.Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptionsfrom established protocols and communicates data to radiologist.
- Recognizes and responds to medicalemergencies as appropriate. Provides physician-prescribed post careinstructions to patients.
- Participates inprocess improvement activities within radiology practice includingbut not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeatanalysis and patient satisfaction.
Provides imaging education toresidents,
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications
1. Registered by the American Registry forDiagnostic Medical Sonography (ARMDS) or registered by the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist(ARRT) in Sonography (S).
2. Required to haveor successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) BasicLife Support
Healthcare Provider (BLS)training by end of orientation period.
3.Registered in specialty within 12 months of employment in area ofdiscipline.
SkillsRequired
1. Analyticaland clinical skills necessary to determine the most age appropriatemethod of providing requested ultrasound specific to patient'sphysical ability and / or limitations.
2.Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to dealeffectively with and instruct patients who may be underphysical / emotional stress;
ability to comprehend and followphysicians verbal and written request and prescriptions; ability towork effectively in a culturally diverse atmosphere with a varietyof hospital personnel and / or patients.
3.Technical knowledge necessary to operate equipment including butnot limited to all specialized equipment and computers.
4. Ability to work productively andeffectively within a complex environment, handle multiple / changingpriorities.
5. Knowledge and understanding ofAmerican College of Radiology requirements for accreditation.
6. Physical stamina for frequent walking,standing, lifting and positioning of patients. Physical ability tostand, bend, push, pull, reach and lift in order to provide patientcare.
7. Manual dexterity and visual acuity tooperate and utilize all types of imaging equipment and supplies inorder to produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality.
Job : CT / MRI / Ultrasound
PrimaryLocation : Detroit, Michigan
Facility : DMC Sinai-GraceHospital
Job Type : Part Time
Shift Type : Rotating
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