Sonographer-Imaging @ East River Road

University of Rochester•Town of Brighton, NY

3d•$33 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is seeking a Part-time Sonographer-Imaging to join their Imaging Sciences department. This role involves performing diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures, including a wide range of technical exams such as abdominal, small parts, GYN, abdominal and peripheral vascular, portable exams, and interventional procedures. The position requires training and regular supervision from a senior sonographer, orientation to departmental protocols, and efficient patient scanning with accurate record-keeping. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture, guided by values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in diagnostic medical sonography or related required or Associate's degree and certificate in diagnostic medical sonography required Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Registered or registry eligible by the ARDMS upon hire required
Non-registered sonographers must obtain ARDMS Abdominal and OB/GYN certifications within 1 year

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures.
Responsible for providing a wide range of highly technical diagnostic exams including but not limited to abdominal, small parts, GYN, abdominal and peripheral vascular, portable exams and interventional procedures.
Completes training and receives regular direct supervision or guidance from a more senior sonographer.
Receives orientation to the Department's infrastructure, policies, protocols, workflows, procedures and routines.
Responsible for scanning patients in a safe and efficient manner, completing all associated paper and computer work, and discharging the patient from the US department with appropriate post US instructions.
Performs ultrasound imaging and therapy in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Adjusts equipment controls as needed to produce high quality images and prepares/presents them, with other pertinent patient information, for timely interpretation.
Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed.
Prepares room and patient specific to exam to be performed.
Uses an established work pattern to work efficiently and safely within an ultrasound environment.
Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
Maintains accurate patient record keeping by properly identifying images and ensuring images are sent to the PACS system correctly.
Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements.
Adheres to safety policies.
Other duties as assigned.