Imaging Services Extern - Ultrasound (Contingent)

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Exceptional opportunity for an Imaging Services student to support our vision and serve with us as a compassionate and transforming healing presence in our community. We seek extraordinary individuals from a variety of backgrounds because diversity makes us stronger.

The Imaging Services, Extern (ISE) is responsible for screening, positioning and imaging of patient. The ISE will be scheduled to work only when another Registered Imaging Services Technologist is on-duty and will work closely with the Imaging Services Team Leader and Radiologist to produce the quality images in accordance with the department protocols. Incumbents may hold the ISE position for no more than 18 months.

Contingent, non-benefited position.

Required Education, Experience And Certification/Licensure

• Education: Completion of the first or second year of an accredited Imaging Services program and currently enrolled in the sequential year and/or program with minimum completion of 40% of Imaging Services program.
• Ultrasound Technologist: Completion of two-year Ultrasound Sonographer accredited program; Currently enrolled in Ultrasound internship program; No certification required
• Experience: None required
• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
  
  
  

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge to perform the duties of the job. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
• Performs a variety of support functions, including but not limited to: Reviews patient schedule to identify potential problems, incorrect orders; Maintains department supplies by notifying appropriate department personnel supplies that need to be ordered, Attend training related to daily job functions such as medical record and radiology applications.
• Identifies and assists in resolution of problems related to safety, sanitation and maintenance of the environment.
• Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participates in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning.
• Identifies and assists in resolution of problems related to safety, sanitation and maintenance of the environment.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of SJMHS.
  
  
  

Benefits Available To You As a Colleague Of Sjmhs

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Nurse Residency Program for all new nurses! Click here for more details
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking in proximity to your workplace.
  
  
  

Click Here to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

About St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor / Trinity Health

St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor is a 537 –bed teaching hospital located on 340 acre campus. Recognized by IBM Watson as a Top 100 Hospital and #1 Teaching Hospital, St. Joe's Ann Arbor has been a leading health care provider for more than 100 years. SJMHS has received numerous local and national awards in recognition of our leadership, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence.

SJMHS is a member of Trinity Health, a leading Catholic health care system based in Livonia, Michigan. Trinity Health operates in 22 states, employs about 133,000 colleagues and returns almost $1.1 billion to its communities annually in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

Click Here to learn more SJMHS and Trinity Health.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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