Ultrasonography Technologist Obstetrics

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 58,975 - 74,748; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at Golisano Children's Hospital in Buffalo, NY. The role includes providing care and obtaining high-quality diagnostic images using Ultrasound technology. Candidates must have a degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound and be certified or become certified as RDMS within specified timeframe.

This full-time position offers a shift during standard working hours and requires qualifications like BLS and specific certifications. Weekend and holiday work is not required.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in Diagnostic Ultrasound from a certified Ultrasound Program required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) within 3 years required.
• Certification must be maintained after hire.
• Nuchal translucency certification required within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and prepare patients for diagnostic images utilizing Ultrasound.

Skills

Diagnostic Ultrasound

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

Nuchal translucency certification

OB/GYN certification

Education

Degree or certificate in Diagnostic Ultrasound

Job description

Job Summary

Department: GCH Maternal Fetal Medicine

Location: Golisano Children's Hospital, Buffalo, NY, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Hours: 7:00 a‑m to 3:00 p‑m, 7:30 a‑m to 3:30 p‑m, 8:00 a‑m to 4:00 p‑m, 8:30 a‑m to 4:30 p‑m, 9:00 a‑m to 5:00 p‑m

Shift: 1

Standard Hours (Bi-Week): 75.00

FTE: 1.0

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No

On Call Required: No

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Requisition ID: 19261

Grade: T20

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

Salary Range: $42.81–$54.26 per hour

Responsibilities

To provide care, preparation and positioning of patients to obtain high quality diagnostic images utilizing Ultrasound.

Education and Credentials

• Degree or certificate in Diagnostic Ultrasound from a certified Ultrasound Program required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days.

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) within 3 years required.

• Must become credentialed as RDMS within 3 years of hire/transfer and sit for first exam within 18 months of hire/transfer and successfully pass within 3 years of hire/transfer.

• Certification must be current and maintained for employees hired/transferred effective 10/30/01.

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) upon hire preferred.

• Certification in nuchal translucency from the Fetal Medicine Foundation required within 18 months of hire or transfer and maintain thereafter.

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification specifically for OB/GYN required within 18 months of hire or transfer and maintained thereafter.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in Obstetrics Ultrasound preferred.

• 2 years of experience in a clinical setting, vascular experience in upper and lower extremities preferred.

• 1 year of Ultrasonography Technology or clinical rotation in hospital setting preferred.

Compensation

• Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.