What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer position at Michigan Medicine?
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
What You'll Do
Michigan Medicine known for its commitment to providing high quality, family-centered patient care, seeks an experienced certified ultrasound sonographer for our Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center to perform obstetric ultrasound examinations with supervision of Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians in a high-risk obstetric ultrasound unit. We provide a full range of consultative and diagnostic services, including ultrasounds, antenatal testing, genetic counseling, MFM consults, prenatal diagnosis, genetic amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, and complex procedures.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities*
Essential
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.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in 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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
What You'll Do
Michigan Medicine known for its commitment to providing high quality, family-centered patient care, seeks an experienced certified ultrasound sonographer for our Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center to perform obstetric ultrasound examinations with supervision of Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians in a high-risk obstetric ultrasound unit. We provide a full range of consultative and diagnostic services, including ultrasounds, antenatal testing, genetic counseling, MFM consults, prenatal diagnosis, genetic amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, and complex procedures.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities*
Essential
- Performs all ultrasound procedures according to department procedures and established protocols. Performs fetal exams including but not limited to 1st trimester ultrasound exam, nuchal translucency measurement, 2nd trimester detailed anatomy survey, 3rd trimester ultrasound exam, Fetal Doppler(s), and biophysical profile.
- Adheres to the AIUM guidelines for obstetrical imaging.
- Ensures the appropriate exam is performed based on physician's orders and patient clinical history.
- Provides accurate and consistent education and explanation of exam.
- Assist physicians in performing various invasive outpatient procedures.
- Works in accordance with the hospital and department policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates critical thinking and ability to problem solve.
- Participates in continuing education.
- Assist with training and development of ultrasound skills for fellows, residents, and students.
- Provides a summary of findings to the physician to aid in patient diagnosis and management.
- Maintains necessary patient records.
- Communicates in a positive manner with staff, providers, patients, and visitors.
- Graduation from an ultrasonographic training program is necessary.
- Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology is necessary.
- Must be accredited in the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in obstetrics.
- Must be comfortable working closely with the Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center Team, physicians, nurses, genetic counselors, clerical staff, and other team members.
- Providing outstanding patient care is essential.
- Excellent attendance and punctuality are required.
- State sonographer licensure, if becomes applicable.
- Experience in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics, fetal anomalies, evaluation of the placenta and cervix, 3D and 4D sonography highly desired.
- Certification in Fetal Echocardiography is desired but not required.
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.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in 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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.