What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonographer position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
- Pension Plan
- Retirement Plan
- Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Discounts
SUMMARY
As a Sonographer, you play an important part in high quality imaging exams needed to deliver quality care to our patients.
STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: Unity Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Imaging
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, Weekends, As Needed
ATTRIBUTES
- Compassionate, warm and patient focused
- Strong attention to detail
- Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
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 room daily
Minimum Qualifications:
• Effective June 1, 2023: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate OR Bachelor's Degree in Ultrasound required for all new hires.
Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
• For Radiology sites/affiliates with ACR accreditation, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification required (within 6 months of graduation from Commission on Accreditation of Allied Program (CAAHEP), or within 18 months of graduation from a non-accredited program). If hired prior to September 1, 2022, a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is required by March 1, 2023.
• For Neurovascular & Vascular, the RDMS is not required.
Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
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: $33.50 - $42.00
Salary : $34 - $42
