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Ultrasound Sonographer - 7on/7off - Evenings - $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Mohawk Valley Health System

#Data Entry #Scheduling #Quality Control #Patient Care #Healthcare #Patient Safety #Ultrasound #Technical Procedures #Independent Judgment

Quick overview

The Sonographer performs sonography procedures independently and assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures. They explain tests to patients, assess pain, select transducers, and maintain records of test results.

Requirements summary

A high school degree is required, with a preference for 2-3 years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting. Candidates must have ARDMS and BCLS certifications.

high schoolQuality ControlCommunicationIndependent JudgmentSchedulingPatient CareData EntryPatient SafetyInstructionPain AssessmentEquipment AdjustmentARDMS CertificationTechnical ProceduresBCLS CertificationMedical ImagingSonographyHealthcare ExperienceTransducer Selection

Job description

Job Summary The Sonographer performs sonography procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail and performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity to apply prescribed sonography for diagnosis.
The Sonographer assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures and may have individual responsibility for specified sonography procedures and/or may be assigned as an instructor.
Core Job Responsibilities Verifies physician’s orders in patient’s chart, prescription and on schedule Explains the test to the patient.
Instructs and assists the patient in assuming the physical position for examination Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors Selects a transducer and adjusts the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of field and other specifications of test Enters test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results Performs all quality control checks, as prescribed Schedules patients to provide orderly flow of procedures through department Perform other duties as required.
Education/Experience Requirements REQUIRED: High School degree PREFERRED: 2-3 years relevant job experience in a Healthcare setting under a Board Certified Radiologist Licensure/Certification Requirements REQUIRED: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification BCLS certification Disclaimer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details Req Id 94374 Department ULTRASOUND - MVHS Shift Evenings Shift Hours Worked 9.50 FTE 0.79 Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 7 ON 7 OFF Employee Status A3 - 7 On/7Off Union 2005 - CWA Pay Range $38.38 - $55.64 Per Hour

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