Ultrasound Technologist

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for the performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography while demonstrating exceptional patient care. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for daily operations of the sonographic department, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The sonographer always maintains a high standard of medical ethics and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

Basic Function and Responsibility

• To perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician; and to select and set up ultrasound equipment.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Essential:

• Select equipment for use in ultrasound and set up according to specifications of examinations.
• Review patient's clinical history.
• Explain processes to patients and assist in positioning patients for required scan.
• Adjust equipment controls according to specific orders and areas of the body to be examined.
• Operate ultrasound diagnostic equipment, observing sound wave display screen to note ultrasonic pattern produced.
• Produce visual images of organs shown on display module to obtain permanent records of internal examination.
• Attach identification tag to photographs or recorder printout.
• Set up and adjust equipment using operator tuning adjustment.
• Perform operator maintenance of ultrasound equipment.
• Train, instruct and demonstrate the operation of the ultrasound equipment to staff, medical students, physicians, and other professional medical personnel.
• Maintain necessary records concerning patients.
• Discuss scan results with radiologists.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.

Related Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

• General supervision is received from a physician or designated supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

• Functional supervision may be exercised over assigned assistants.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

Required Qualifications*

• Registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is necessary within 6 months of hire date.
• Certification of Abdomen, OB-GYN, and Pediatrics is required within 12 months of hire date
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification

Desired Qualifications*

• Some knowledge of human anatomy is desirable.
• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.
• Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in both ABD and OB-GYN.
• 1-year Inpatient hospital environment.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

Day shift position includes weekend rotation and holidays. 40 hours

Work Locations

C&W

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.