Ultrasound Sonographer - Per Diem - Variable

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sonographer at Mohawk Valley Health System performs ultrasound procedures at a professional level with independent judgment and may assume teaching responsibilities within the Ultrasound department in Utica, NY.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, explaining tests, selecting transducers, entering data, performing quality checks, and coordinating scheduling to maintain workflow. ARDMS and BCLS certification are required; 2–3 years of healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• ARDMS certification is required.
• BCLS certification is required.
• 2–3 years of healthcare experience preferred under a board-certified Radiologist.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician orders in patient chart, prescription and on schedule.
• Explains the test to the patient and assists with positioning.
• Assesses patient pain interfering with imaging procedure.
• Performs all aspects of patient care with emphasis on safety and accuracy.
• Selects a transducer and adjusts controls per exam specifications.
• Enters test data and patient information into the ultrasound system.
• Performs quality control checks and maintains records.
• Schedules patients to ensure department workflow.

Skills

Patient care

Ultrasound imaging

Quality control

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Department ULTRASOUND - MVHS
Shift Variable
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 0.25
Work Schedule CWAT
Employee Status A7 - Occasional
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range $38 - $55 per hour