Sonographer at Rochester Regional Health – ROCHESTER, New York

STATUS: Part-time

LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Radiology

SCHEDULE: Weekend only - 11 am - 7 30 pm preferred. Open to 7 am - 5:30 pm as well.

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 all new hires.

• Required Licensure/Certification: 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).

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is required (RDMS).

• For Neurovascular & Vascular, the RDMS is not required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BLS Certification

• For Radiology sites/affiliates without ACR accreditation, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification.

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).

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.