Sonographer-Imaging @ East River Road

University of Rochester•Town of Brighton, NY

8d•$33 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is seeking a Sonographer-Imaging to join their team. This full-time position is located at 200 E River Rd, Rochester, New York. The 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 Sonographer will also complete training, receive guidance from senior sonographers, and undergo orientation to the department's infrastructure, policies, protocols, workflows, procedures, and routines. Key responsibilities include scanning patients safely and efficiently, completing all associated paperwork and computer work, and providing patients with appropriate post-ultrasound instructions.

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.