Ultrasound Technologist ERT | Ultrasound | Memorial Hospital of South Bend at Beacon Health Systems in South Bend, Indiana

Job Description:

• JOB SUMMARY
  
  • Reports to the Director of Imaging Services and Ultrasound Coordinator. Performs diagnostic medical sonography including abdomen, OB/GYN, small parts, as well as vascular sonography. Occasionally scans in interventional radiology and surgery. Follows protocols, policies, and procedures as directed by the radiologist and/or supervising technologist. Ensures quality patient care is provided.
    
    
  
  


• MISSION & VISION
  
  • Mission: To enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the communities we serve as the community's provider of outstanding quality, superior value and comprehensive health care services.

    Vision: Our vision is to achieve:
    

    
    
    
    
    • Innovative health care and well-being services of the highest quality at the greatest value
      
      
    
    
    • Easy access and convenience
      
      
    
    
    • Outstanding patient experiences
      
      
    
    
    • Ongoing education involving physicians, patients and the community
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  


• JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  
  
  
  • Education and Experience
    
    • The knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of ARDMS or ARRT (S). ARDMS or ARRT (S) is required to maintain position. Abdomen, OB/GYN and RVT certifications are preferred. Six months ultrasound experience is preferred.
      
      
    
    
  
  
  • Knowledge & Skills
    
    
    
    • Familiarity with Ultrasound equipment.
      
      
    
    
    • Familiarity with human anatomy and cross-section required.
      
      
    
    
    • Limited clinical skills and sterile techniques.
      
      
    
    
    • ARDMS or ARRT (S) registry required - requires continuing education credits.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Working Conditions
    
    
    
    • Works in a hospital and patient care environment.
      
      
    
    
    • Must be able to take call and arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes of being called in.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Physical Demands
    
    • Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.