Ultrasound Technologist

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Location: Henry Ford St John Hospital, 22101 Moross Rd, Detroit, MI 48236

Schedule: Part Time Rotating, 20 Hours Weekly 

Part Time Benefit Eligible 

General Summary: 

Under the direction of a Radiologist, specializes in the performance of diagnostic ultrasound procedures to aid in the evaluation of pathological entities as prescribed by a physician. Performs related functions according to department protocols. Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate imaging techniques, patient positioning, and safety practices.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination. 
• Obtains additional information about the patient’s medical history as necessary. 
• Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies. 
• Prepares prescribed contrast media and solutions for administration to patients. 
• Reviews clinical data on requisition, analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and, following protocols, and performs the procedure. 
• Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information for the area of the body being studied. 
• May assist Radiologist in performing diagnostic invasive procedures. 
• Prepares and sets up sterile equipment, physiological monitors, pressure injectors, and imaging equipment required for the procedure. 
• Ensures the adequate supplies such as needles, catheters, etc. are on hand and properly stored. 
• Completes all necessary work sheets, logs and other patient records. 
• Pre and post processes images as appropriate. 
• Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions. 
• Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc. 
• Performs Quality Assurance procedures as appropriate 
• PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts. 

• RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System 

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required. 
• Must be registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or eligible candidate to sit for an ARDMS examination. 
• The ARDMS defines 'candidate' as an applicant who has met the prerequisites required to sit for an ARDMS examination. If eligible candidate, successful completion of SPI, Abdomen, and OB/GYN ARDMS examinations required within 12 months of date of hire. 
• Failure to obtain registry within the designated timeframe will result in termination of the Ultrasound Technologist position. 
• Must maintain required hours of continued medical education. 
• Healthcare Provider certification required (BCLS).