Sonographer - Full-Time Days/Evenings FLEX - $15,000 Sign on Bonus
About The Position
The Sonographer performs a variety of ultrasound and vascular examinations and assists with multiple interventional procedures. The role requires extensive knowledge of ultrasound, including anatomy, pathology, and ultrasound physics, and the ability to provide high-quality care and excellent customer service. The Sonographer is expected to perform assigned on-call duties, adapt to workload demands, learn and teach others, and work effectively with the direct team and other departments. Vascular experience is preferred but not required. The position is based at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York, and may involve supporting patient needs at other area locations, including East Campus and Cayuga Park. Rotating among locations is expected, with 5% to 15% area travel possible. The schedule is full-time days and evenings with flexible shifts: either three 12-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts. Shift hours vary by location, and call coverage applies. Pay is $40.06 to $59.29 per hour, with shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is advertised.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited school and/or current registration.
- RDMS and/or RVT certified, or eligible for RDMS/RVT certification.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of ultrasound, including anatomy, pathology, and ultrasound physics.
- Ability to provide high-quality care and excellent customer service.
- Ability to work effectively with the direct team and other departments.
- Must pass a color-blindness test.
- Ability to physically operate automation used in the job.
- Ability to perform assigned on-call duties and be flexible as workload demands.
Nice To Haves
- Vascular experience is preferred but not required.
- One to two years of experience is preferred but not necessary.
- Problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely, and adjust to changes in work volumes.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of ultrasound and vascular examinations.
- Assist with multiple interventional procedures.
- Operate and perform basic maintenance on the Philips Epiq, Philips CX-50, Parks Flo lab, Trophon unit, and Hokanson device.
- Follow guidelines for radiation exposure (ALARA).
- Adhere to policies and protocols for examinations and procedures.
- Perform ancillary department tasks, such as stocking linen and supplies.
- Maintain CPR certification, RDMS and RVT certification, continuing education credits, and updated licensures.
- Perform assigned on-call duties and adapt to workload demands.
- Work effectively with the direct team and other departments, and demonstrate willingness to learn and teach others.
- Support patient needs at various area locations as scheduled, rotating among locations as expected.
Benefits
- Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are mentioned.
- Professional development opportunities.
- $15,000 sign-on bonus.
- Shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends according to scheduled shift.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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