Sonographer at Rochester Regional Health – ROCHESTER, New York

STATUS: Full time

LOCATION: Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626

DEPARTMENT: Radiology

SCHEDULE: Sunday - Wednesday; 9 pm - 7:30 am

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000

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

• Performs abdominal, vascular, OB/GYN, and/or transcranial Doppler ultrasound scans.

• Produces ultrasound images and obtains all required measurements using various transducers, imaging techniques in compliance with procedure standards as determined by the physician or directing provider.

• Reviews patient chart for patient history information, valid orders, and clinical appropriateness.

• Notes the performance of the scan in the patient’s chart and completes preliminary reporting.

• Calls preliminary reports to doctors’ offices or nursing floors at the request of the Radiologist.

• Assists physicians with invasive procedures under sonographic guidance.

• Cleans, stocks, and prepares rooms on a daily basis.

• Attends hospital and departmental meetings and in-services.

• Provide high-quality patient care with exceptional service and compassion.

• Attend continuing education classes (CME) to maintain registry.

• Act as a resource to ultrasound students by demonstration and explanation of procedures; function as a preceptor in the orientation of new personnel.

• Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused

• Strong attention to detail

• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate OR Bachelor's Degree in Ultrasound is required.

• New Graduates:
  • Official transcript from an accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation.
  • Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date.

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)

• BLS Certification

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)American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

PAY RANGE: $35.00 - $47.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.