Ultrasound Technologist

Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie, WI (Onsite) Full-Time

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Job Details

• 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