Ultrasound Technologist

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.

The Program in Research and Innovation on Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes (PRIMO), housed within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology seeks an experienced, certified Ultrasound Technologist to join our fast-growing obstetrics research team. The ideal candidate will assist on obstetrical health research projects and must have previous experience with a maternal/pregnancy population. This person will be key in providing sonographer experience, insight and support.

This position may also assist with approaching pregnant and laboring women for recruitment, obtaining informed consent, collection and recording of data and supporting research providers.

This position is .8 FTE (80% or 32 hours a week) and requires a flexible schedule and ability to work at various Michigan Medicine locations.

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.

General Obstetrics

• Independently performs maternal ultrasound examinations per study protocols
• Conduct transvaginal ultrasounds on pregnant population
• Obtain cervical length measurements
• Operate specialized research devices and equipment related to obstetrics ultrasounds

Provide expert ultrasound guidance and advice for ultrasound device development

Cardio-obstetrics

• Independently performs adult echocardiography and vascular ultrasonography in a maternal population
• Operate research devices and equipment related to echocardiography
• Order, maintain and procure necessary supplies and equipment for ultrasounds
• Monitors and address patient needs during ultrasounds
• Presents study and examination results to physicians
• Responsible for image capture, download and backups
• Review ultrasound images for quality assurance
• Schedules and coordinator tests and prepares operational logs
• Setting up, maintaining and calibrating equipment
• Cleaning probes and equipment

Study Reporting/Assistance

• Maintains documentation as required including research files, performs data entry, and completes paperwork needed for procedures/processes.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Review of medical records and input information into data base
• Assists study coordinator with various research duties when needed.
• May train other sonographers in specific study ultrasounds

Communication with other sites to provide input on ultrasounds and techniques

Participant screening/recruitment

• Reviewing real time medical records to match potential research participants with inclusion/exclusion criteria for active studies
• Approaching laboring women, giving study overview, while being sensitive to environment and patients involved.
• Explaining study thoroughly, reviewing informed consent, answering any questions, following GCP/IRB and obtaining consent

General Adult Ultrasound Qualifications

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

• Must have at least ten years of experience in maternal/obstetrical ultrasounds.
• Multiple years performing ultrasound cervical length measurements
• Personal transportation to support various work locations
• Ability to work effectively with individuals making a wide range of reproductive health decisions
• Willingness to be flexible in a dynamic work environment
• Excellent verbal and…