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Mohawk Valley Health System
Vascular Sonographer - Full Time - Days - No On Call - No Weekends
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer uses ultrasound technology to examine the inside of patients' bodies and diagnose medical conditions. Works closely with other healthcare specialists who assess and treat relevant conditions. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$66,873 / year median in New York
+20% projected growth
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 degreePREFERRED
2-3 years relevant job experience in a Healthcare setting under a Board Certified Radiologist Licensure/Certification RequirementsREQUIRED
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. Job Details Req Id 98652 DepartmentIMAGING CTR
Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 7.50 FTE 0.94 Work Schedule CWAT Employee Status A1- Full-Time Union 2005
- CWA Pay Range $38
- $55 per hour