Sonographer, Inpatient

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

3d•$35 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Sonographer performs diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The role provides a wide range of highly technical diagnostic exams, including abdominal, small parts, GYN, abdominal and peripheral vascular, portable exams, and interventional procedures. The sonographer receives departmental orientation and regular direct supervision or guidance from a more senior sonographer, and is responsible for scanning patients safely and efficiently, completing associated paper and computer work, and discharging patients with appropriate post-ultrasound instructions. The position performs ultrasound imaging and therapy in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and organizational policies, values, and mission. It prepares the room and patient for each exam, reviews patient history and physician orders, adjusts equipment to produce high-quality images, and prepares and presents images and relevant patient information for timely interpretation. The sonographer educates patients and families about procedures, equipment, and exams; maintains accurate patient records and proper image identification and transmission to PACS; performs and evaluates equipment quality-control measurements; and follows safety policies. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week. The stated schedule is Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 11:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m., on the UR evening shift. The job is located at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in diagnostic medical sonography, or an associate's degree and certificate in diagnostic medical sonography, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Registered or registry eligible by the ARDMS upon hire.
Non-registered sonographers must obtain ARDMS Abdominal and OB/GYN certifications within one year.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures.
Perform highly technical diagnostic exams, including abdominal, small parts, GYN, abdominal and peripheral vascular, portable exams, and interventional procedures.
Scan patients safely and efficiently, complete associated paper and computer work, and discharge patients with appropriate post-ultrasound instructions.
Perform ultrasound imaging and therapy in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and organizational policies, values, and mission.
Adjust equipment controls to produce high-quality images and prepare and present images with pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.
Educate patients and families regarding procedures or treatment, and educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support understanding and cooperation.
Prepare the room and patient for the exam and review patient history and physician orders.
Maintain accurate patient records, properly identify images, and ensure images are sent correctly to the PACS system.
Perform and evaluate equipment quality-control measurements and adhere to safety policies.
Complete other duties as assigned.