Sonographer - OB / GYN , per diem

UR Medicine Thompson Health•Canandaigua, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs patient assessments, acquires and analyzes data obtained using ultrasound and related diagnostic technologies, provides a summary of findings to the physician to aid in patient diagnosis and management and uses independent judgment and systematic problem solving methods to produce high quality diagnostic information and optimize patient care. Demonstrates ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making & prioritizing assignments. Demonstrates the ability to develop & maintain collaborative working relationships with all team members & medical staff. Actively guards confidentiality of sensitive info. including but not limited to the patients, staff & the health system. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to the care of the patient. Demonstrates computer knowledge & skills including the various EMR modules & the PACS system.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited ultrasound program or registered with equivalent ultrasound experience required
Certified with ARDMS required
BLS certification required
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to the care of the patient

Nice To Haves

BS degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound preferred
Registered in OB/GYN within one year
Registered in Abdomen preffered
Nuchal Translucency and CLEAR certification preferred
Minimum of one year Ultrasound experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs patient assessments
Acquires and analyzes data obtained using ultrasound and related diagnostic technologies
Provides a summary of findings to the physician to aid in patient diagnosis and management
Uses independent judgment and systematic problem solving methods to produce high quality diagnostic information and optimize patient care
Demonstrates ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making & prioritizing assignments
Demonstrates the ability to develop & maintain collaborative working relationships with all team members & medical staff
Actively guards confidentiality of sensitive info. including but not limited to the patients, staff & the health system
Demonstrates computer knowledge & skills including the various EMR modules & the PACS system