Ultrasound Technologist KAL in Kalamazoo, Michigan at Beacon Health System

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

Responsibilities:
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 of all images and documents sent 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.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• Required Credential(s):
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart
Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following:
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
(ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree within 6 months of hire,
or Technical degree required within 6 months of hire required.