Ultrasonography Technologist

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaleida Health in Buffalo, NY is seeking a part-time Ultrasound Staff Technologist to provide care, preparation and positioning of patients for diagnostic ultrasound imaging. Weekend hours include a 1.3x premium rate.

Required credentials include RDMS within 18 months, NTQR, and BLS within 90 days. ARDMS registration is highly preferred and expected within 18 months of hire. Previous ultrasound experience is preferred and on-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology and a Sonography program.
• RDMS credential required within 18 months of hire/transfer.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire/transfer.
• NTQR certification required upon hire/transfer.
• Must become ARDMS registered within 18 months and pass exams within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, preparation and positioning of patients to obtain high quality diagnostic images via Ultrasound.
• Perform ultrasound exams and ensure high-quality diagnostic images.

Skills

Ultrasound

RDMS

BLS

NTQR

ARDMS

Education

RDMS certification (within 18 months)

NTQR certification (upon hire)

BLS certification (within 90 days)

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

• Sat/Sun*Department: GCH UltrasoundLocation: Golisano Children's HospitalLocation of Job: US:NY:BuffaloWork Type: Part-Time Benefit EligibleScheduled Work Hours: 7p-7a Saturday and Sunday onlyShift 3 Job DescriptionTo provide care, preparation and positioning of patients to obtain high quality diagnostic images utilizing Ultrasound.**Weekend employees will be paid a premium rate of one and three tenths (1.3) times the base hourly rate for all hours worked on the weekend.** Education And CredentialsGraduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology and graduate of an approved School/Program of Sonography OR a graduate of an accredited School/Program of Sonography required. Reg Diag Med Sonograph (RDMS) required within 18 months of hire or transfer. Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire/transfer. Nuchal Trans Qual Review (NTQR) certification required upon hire/transfer. Credentialed as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) upon hire preferred. Must become certified as a Sonographer and be registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within (18) months upon hire/transfer and sit for both exams within (12) months from hire/transfer and successfully pass both exams within (18) months. Registration/certification is attained by passing both the Physics Examination (Sonography Principles and Instrumentation) and Abdomen. Experience 1 year of experience in Ultrasound Staff Technologist or twelve (12) months clinical experience in an intern/externship of an accredited Ultrasonography Program required. 2 years of experience in a clinical setting, vascular experience in upper and lower extremities preferred. Working ConditionsEssential:
• Weight Requirement
• Medium (up to 50 lbs)
• FTE: 0.610000
• On Call Required: No
• With Rotation: Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Union Code: U21
• Requisition ID#: 22637
• Grade: T19
• Salary Range: $42.25 -$53.50
• Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Kaleida Healths mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!