Ultrasound Technologist – PRN

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

. Prepare exam rooms and ultrasound equipment for sonography examinations .

Posted 10/14/2026part-timeJanesville • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $37 - $56 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diagnostic sonography procedures, patient safety, and high-level disinfection policies. Proficient in using radiology information systems and electronic medical records to ensure quality patient care and accurate documentation.

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Diagnostic Sonography ProceduresRadiology Information SystemsElectronic Medical RecordsARDMS or ARRT CertificationHigh Level Disinfection Policy

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Hard Skills

Sonography ExaminationsPatient PositioningImage Quality AssurancePreliminary ReportingErgonomic Scanning TechniquesMedical Record ManagementCritical ThinkingAnatomical ImagingSurgical Procedure AssistanceClinical Supervision

Soft Skills

CollaborationIndependent WorkCommunicationTraining and Education

Tools & Technologies

PACSStructured Reporting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationBLS CertificationARDMS RegistrationARRT Registration

Industry Keywords

Diagnostic Medical SonographyPatient SafetyHealthcare CollaborationQuality Assurance StandardsClinical Supervision

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare exam rooms and ultrasound equipment for sonography examinations
Ensure patient safety during sonographic examinations
Review patient medical history, contraindications, preparation requirements, and exam limitations
Assist with medical record and image sharing
Position patients and adjust equipment using safe, ergonomic scanning techniques
Perform diagnostic sonography procedures using professional judgment and critical thinking
Capture appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions in examination images
Refer diagnostic, treatment, and prognosis questions to appropriate physicians or healthcare professionals
Review images for QA standards, synthesize examination results, prepare preliminary findings, and provide preliminary reports
Report and document ultrasound safety incidents and adverse events
Assist with daily sonography facility operations
Ensure ultrasound equipment functions accurately
Use radiology information systems, including PACS, to complete records, reports, image archiving, and submissions for physician review
Use electronic medical records and structured reporting systems to document patient information
Collaborate with healthcare staff, co-workers, administrators, physicians, and other providers to ensure quality patient care
Assist radiologists and other providers with procedures, including surgical procedures
Educate and train sonography students and physician residents
Provide clinical supervision of allied health students and radiology aides

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
ARDMS or ARRT sonography registered or registry eligible; registry eligible partners must become registered within 12 months of hire (AB, OB, RVT, BR, MSK, PS)
All partners must be registered in a second clinical specialty within 2 years of hire, as approved by department leadership (AB, OB, RVT, BR, MSK, PS)
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire
Minimum one (1) to three (3) years of experience preferred
Will consider new graduates
Expert level knowledge of high level disinfection policy and procedure
Works independently with limited direct supervision
Provides clinical supervision of allied health students and radiology aides

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement
Time off
On-demand pay
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Competitive pay and benefits