Sonographer - Per Diem - Variable

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 52,348 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System is seeking a Sonographer in Utica, NY. The role involves performing sonography procedures with a requirement for independent judgment. Responsibilities include verifying physician’s orders, explaining tests to patients, and conducting quality control checks.

Candidates must have a High School degree and ARDMS and BCLS certifications. Preferred experience is 2-3 years in a healthcare setting. The position offers a competitive pay range of $38 - $55 per hour.

Qualifications

• ARDMS certification is required.
• BCLS certification is required.
• 2-3 years of relevant job experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs sonography procedures at a technical level requiring independent judgment.
• Explains the test to the patient and assists them in positioning.
• Enters test data into ultrasound equipment and performs quality control checks.

Skills

Sonography procedures

Patient care

Quality control

Use of ultrasound equipment

Education

High School degree

Experience in Healthcare setting

Job description

The Sonographer performs sonography procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail and performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity to apply prescribed sonography for diagnosis. The Sonographer assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures and may have individual responsibility for specified sonography procedures and/or may be assigned as an instructor.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Verifies physician’s orders in patient’s chart, prescription and on schedule
• Explains the test to the patient. Instructs and assists the patient in assuming the physical position for examination
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Selects a transducer and adjusts the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of field and other specifications of test
• Enters test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results
• Performs all quality control checks, as prescribed
• Schedules patients to provide orderly flow of procedures through department
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

• High School degree

PREFERRED:

• 2-3 years relevant job experience in a Healthcare setting under a Board Certified Radiologist

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification
• BCLS certification

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Req Id 98111 Department ULTRASOUND - MVHS Shift Variable Shift Hours Worked 8.00 FTE 0.1 Work Schedule CWAT Employee Status A7 - Occasional Union 2005 - CWA Pay Range $38 - $55 per hour