Job Title: Ultrasonographer
Department: Imaging Services
Location: Gouverneur Hospital
Hours Per Week: Per Diem
Schedule: Per Diem
SUMMARY
Performs high-quality ultrasound imaging. Assists in the daily routines of the ultrasound department. Assists the RN and physician in the performance of interventional procedures. Responsible for the coordination and ongoing evaluation of the daily schedule in fitting in add on exams. Comply with the professional and ethical standards of the American Association of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide direct patient care in performing Ultrasound examinations.
* Maintains departmental equipment by following OEM guidelines, reporting equipment failure or concerns to the departmental Manager and Biomed.
* Follows P & P for infection control, universal precautions, and isolation procedures when required.
* Reports any issues to the departmental Manager.
* Universal criteria: Participates in departmental performance improvement.
* Completes all required annual training and competencies.
* Demonstrates responsibility for personal professional development by participating in CE requirements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Registry with ARDMS, CCI, ARRT required within 18 months of hire date
* Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited ultrasound program OR Graduate of a two-year allied health education program that is patient care related, such as radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist or registered nurse with 1 year completion of documented ultrasound clinical experience/employment OR Graduate of a non-CAAHEP-accredited ultrasound program with 1 year of full-time documented ultrasound experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Registered Sonographer with ARDMS, CCI or ARRT
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
PAY RANGE
$37.45 - $55.18
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