Job Description
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Akron General and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Akron General provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. Akron General is ranked as the No. 1 hospital in the Akron metro area, and No. 7 hospital in Ohio, according to U.S. News & World Report’.” Akron Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As an Ultrasound Technologist, you will work to improve patience and workflow via providing support, education, and assistance for customers and fellow colleagues. Caregivers in these positions will perform duties that are involved with a variety of technical procedures of detecting pathology. You will be directly working with a variety of technical procedures involved with detecting pathology. Your primary duties will include:
- Operating equipment safely and maintaining standards.
- Collaborating with leadership to develop and achieve established goals.
- Coordinating and answering questions regarding scheduling and patient information.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
- Has strong communication skills.
- Can multitask in a stressful situation.
- Works well in a close-knit, teambuilding environment.
- Can make decisive judgement under minimal supervision.
- Can take initiative and efficiently get daily tasks done.
This is an excellent opportunity for those who are flexible and would like to advance their career growth opportunities within Cleveland Clinic.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
As an Ultrasound Technologist, you will work to improve patience and workflow via providing support, education, and assistance for customers and fellow colleagues. Caregivers in these positions will perform duties that are involved with a variety of technical procedures of detecting pathology. You will be directly working with a variety of technical procedures involved with detecting pathology. Your primary duties will include:
- Operating equipment safely and maintaining standards.
- Collaborating with leadership to develop and achieve established goals.
- Coordinating and answering questions regarding scheduling and patient information.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
- Has strong communication skills.
- Can multitask in a stressful situation.
- Works well in a close-knit, teambuilding environment.
- Can make decisive judgement under minimal supervision.
- Can take initiative and efficiently get daily tasks done.
This is an excellent opportunity for those who are flexible and would like to advance their career growth opportunities within Cleveland Clinic.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
- Performs ultrasound examinations on inpatients and outpatients in the ultrasound facility or at the bedside as prescribed by physician.
- Assists radiologist in invasive procedures, preparing patients and filling out all necessary forms required.
- Consistently performs highly skilled procedures (i.e. neuroencephalography on neonates and arterial and venous vascular procedures with excellent diagnostic results).
- Produces permanent records of ultrasound examinations and prepares preliminary forms and reports of ultrasound findings. Presents ultrasound findings and related information to the reading radiologist.
- Consistently maintains a work environment which is clean, orderly and safe for patients, visitors and employees. Complies with infection control practices at all times. Complies with departmental policy on age- specific competency.
- Consistently utilizes computer skills in compliance with department policy for the purpose of generating a report, billing for procedures and maintaining patient medical records.
- Assumes on-call responsibilities on a weekly rotation providing excellent and professional care after regular hours.
- Consistently complies with directives of supervisors and supports the activities of co-workers to provide the highest quality service in a cost effective manner.
- Assists and supports the Radiologic student program, specifically the clinical aspect. Provides supervision and feedback to students as they perform procedures. Reviews images with students on request and provides quarterly evaluations of students to clinical instructions for formal reviews.
- Follows hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
- Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- High school graduate or the equivalent. Successful completion of an approved radiologic technology program and satisfactory completion of a formal sonographic training program; or graduate of a two year college based sonographic training program.
Certifications:
- Registered RDMS by the ARDMS within 24 months of hire.
- BLS from AHA.
Complexity of Work:
- Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
- Excellent background in anatomy, physiology and physics.
- Working knowledge of computer systems and applications.
Work Experience:
- One-year experience as an ultrasound technologist preferred.
- Positions working for Mammography require completion of six continuing education credits specific to breast upon hire or within six months of hire.
- Working knowledge of computer systems and applications.
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.
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