What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonographer (Per Diem) position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
Job Title: Sonographer
Department: Imaging
Location: Geneva Destination Campus, floating to Clifton Springs if needed
Hours Per Week: Per Diem
Schedule: Flexible Scheduling, Monday-Friday, 8hr Day and Evening Shifts
SUMMARY:
As a Sonographer, you play an important part in high-quality imaging exams needed to deliver quality care to our patients. Performs or assists in the performance of Vascular, Abdominal, OB/GYN or Neurovascular Sonography exams. The primary objective is to obtain high-quality images and maximize the efficiency of the Radiologist or Neurologist while providing exceptional patient care and maintaining a consistent level of quality.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ultrasound Scans - Perform abdominal, vascular, OB/GYN, and/or transcranial Doppler ultrasound scans; produce ultrasound images and obtain all required measurements; assist attending physicians with invasive procedures under sonographic guidance.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Documentation - Note performance of scans in patient charts and complete preliminary reporting; phone preliminary reports in to doctor’s offices or nursing floors at the request of the Radiologist.
Room Preparation - Clean, stock, and prepare the room daily.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate OR Bachelor's Degree in Ultrasound is required
For Radiology sites/affiliates with ACR accreditation, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification is required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior Sonographer experience preferred.
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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
PAY RANGE: $35.00 - $47.00
Salary : $35 - $47