Ultrasound Technologist

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.Job TitleUltrasound Technologist LocationAkron FacilityAkron General Medical Center DepartmentRadiol-Ultrasound-Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job CodeAK0969 ShiftDay/Evening/Night/Weekend Schedule12:00am-11:30pm Job SummaryJob DetailsUltrasound Technologist Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. Ultrasound Technologists use imaging devices that emit sound waves to create an image that will help physicians assess and diagnose various conditions. There are different kinds of imaging devices, this includes ultrasounds, sonograms, and echocardiograms. Generally, sonographic imaging devices use a handheld probe, which is moved over the area being surveyed to create a two-dimensional or three-dimensional image. These devices can be used for therapy, diagnosis, and even to guide interventional procedures like biopsies or draining fluid collections. A caregiver in this position works days/evenings/nights/weekends from 12:00AM - 11:30PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform ultrasound procedures to aid in accurately diagnosing disease or injury.Perform ultrasound examinations on inpatients and outpatients in the ultrasound facility or at the bedside as prescribed by a physician.Assist the radiologist in invasive procedures, preparing patients and filling out all necessary forms required.Consistently perform highly skilled procedures (i.e. neuroencephalography on neonates and arterial and venous vascular procedures with excellent diagnostic results).Produce permanent records of ultrasound examinations and prepare preliminary forms and reports of ultrasound findings.Present ultrasound findings and related information to the reading radiologist.Consistently maintain a work environment which is clean, orderly and safe for patients, visitors and employees.Comply with infection control practices and departmental policies on age-specific competency.Assume on-call responsibilities on a weekly rotation providing excellent and professional care after regular hours.Assist and support the Radiologic student program, specifically the clinical aspect.Provide supervision and feedback to students as they perform procedures.Review images with students on request and provide quarterly evaluations of students to clinical instructions for formal reviews.Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain competencies, requirements, certification and/or licensure.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High school diploma or GED.Successful completion of an approved radiologic technology program or satisfactory completion of a formal sonographic training program OR graduate of a two-year college-based sonographic training program.Registered RDMS by the ARDMS within 24 months of hire.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).Background in anatomy, physiology and physics.Working knowledge of computer systems and applications.Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: One year of experience as a ultrasound technologist.Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. 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