Sonographer, Inpatient

001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a diagnostic medical sonographer to perform ultrasound exams and related procedures in the Imaging Sciences-Ultrasound department. This role requires ARDMS eligibility or certification upon hire and entails evening hours as part of a weekend schedule.

The position emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, patient education, and teamwork in a busy clinical setting at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in diagnostic medical sonography required or Associate's degree and certificate in diagnostic medical sonography required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures.
• Responsible for a wide range of highly technical diagnostic exams including abdominal, small parts, GYN, abdominal and peripheral vascular.
• Completes training and receives regular direct supervision or guidance from a more senior sonographer.
• Receives orientation to the department's infrastructure, policies, protocols, workflows, procedures and routines.
• Is responsible for scanning patients in a safe and efficient manner, completing all associated paper and computer work, and discharging the patient from the US department with appropriate post US instructions.
• SCHEDULE Sat/Sun and Mon 11a-11:30pm

Skills

Patient care

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Educating patients

Education

Bachelor's degree in diagnostic medical sonography

Associate's degree and certificate in diagnostic medical sonography

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

PACS system

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Department: 500253 Imaging Sciences-Ultrasound
Work Shift: UR - Evening (United States of America)
Range: UR URCE 213 H
Compensation Range: $34.89 - $47.10 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. Responsible for providing a wide range of highly technical diagnostic exams including but not limited to abdominal, small parts, GYN, abdominal and peripheral vascular, portable exams and interventional procedures. Completes training and receives regular direct supervision or guidance from a more senior sonographer. Receives orientation to the Department's infrastructure, policies, protocols, workflows, procedures and routines. Is responsible for scanning patients in a safe and efficient manner, completing all associated paper and computer work, and discharging the patient from the US department with appropriate post US instructions.
• SCHEDULE Sat/Sun and Mon 11a-11:30pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs ultrasound imaging and therapy in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
• Adjusts equipment controls as needed to produce high quality images and prepares/presents them, with other pertinent patient information, for timely interpretation.
• Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed.
• Prepares room and patient specific to exam to be performed.
• Uses an established work pattern to work efficiently and safely within an ultrasound environment.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Maintains accurate patient record keeping by properly identifying images and ensuring images are sent to the PACS system correctly.
• Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements.
• Adheres to safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in diagnostic medical sonography required or Associate's degree and certificate in diagnostic medical sonography required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered or registry eligible by the ARDMS upon hire required
• Non-registered sonographers must obtain ARDMS Abdominal and OB/GYN certifications within 1 year.

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Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world's leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you're looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.