Ultrasonographer - Gouverneur Hospital in GOUVERNEUR, New York at Rochester Regional Health

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Gouverneur Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Radiology

SCHEDULE: Per Diem

Performs ultrasound procedures on patients in accordance with physician orders. Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision. The ultrasound technologist uses independent judgment to evaluate each case in order to obtain high-quality ultrasound exams.

ATTRIBUTES

• Requires good reading and deductive skills to interpret physician requests and effectively solve problems.

• Requires sufficient sensitivity and interpersonal skills to deal with apprehensive patients professionally and compassionately.

• Requires positive and effective communication skills for interaction with physicians and staff in emotionally charged situations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the physician during those ultrasound procedures requiring the physician's presence.

• Lifts and moves patients with assistance.

• Labels and processes all studies correctly to assure prompt and quality medical care. Notes pertinent clinical information.

• Operates all ultrasound equipment to obtain the highest quality diagnostic images for radiologist interpretation.

• Communicates effectively with patients, co-workers, and physicians.

• Assures the continued and safe operation of all equipment assigned to the ultrasound department. Notifies supervisor of any deficiencies.

• Assures a sufficient level of supplies required for a ultrasound departmental operation.

• Orders supplies as necessary.

• Notifies supervisor of shortages in a timely manner.

• Assists in the training of student ultrasound technologists. Is responsible for their actions with regards to patient care.

• Assists in the training of staff technologists assigned in the specialty area of ultrasound.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 of completion of documented ultrasound clinical experience/employment. OR Graduate of a non-CAAHEP accredited ultrasound program with 1 year full-time documented ultrasound experience.

• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: If hired after 08/01/2025, registry with ARDMS, CCI, ARRT required; if not, must obtain within 18 months of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Sonographer with ARDMS, CCI or ARRT.