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Froedtert South Ultrasound Technologist in Pleasant Prairie, United States
Ultrasound Technologist
Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie, WI (Onsite) Full-Time
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POSITION PURPOSE
Performs routine and special diagnostic ultrasound procedures according to departmental and hospital policies
Operates and maintains all sonographic and ancillary equipment; assists with providing 24 hours a day, seven days.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
Associate Degree: Graduate of an accredited certification program in Ultrasound Technology or Radiologic Technology
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
3 months – 1 year
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
Ultrasound III shall include American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) registry in three or more disciplines: Abdominal, Obstetrics, Breast and/or Vascular.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
Minimum of three (3) months of full-time Sonographer experience or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, hear, speak and comprehend the English language fluently.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Operates ultrasound equipment associated with the performance of all ultrasound procedures, including portable, biopsies and emergency examinations
Recognizes and reports equipment malfunctions.
Follows ACR and department policies in order to maximize image view quality.
Assists with department coverage, including on-call hours.
Assists the Radiologists and physicians with biopsies and cyst aspirations
Sets upon the exam room and utilizes sterile techniques.
Operates teleradiology and ancillary equipment.
Schedules appointments and instructs patient with regard to preparation instructions.
Receives and records verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by their department.
Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 years
Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations
Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Froedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law
All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Job Snapshot
Job Type Imaging Services
Schedule Full-time
Shift Varied
Hours 80
Facility/Name Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital