Sonographer , Ultrasound

UR Thompson Health•Canandaigua, NY

2h•$36 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

As a SONOGRAPHER of the hospital you can enjoy a competitive pay rate, free on-site parking, an excellent staffing model and a caring, modern, high-tech environment. Some On Call requirements. 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. The role also involves demonstrating the ability to work independently, exhibiting flexibility in decision making & prioritizing assignments, developing & maintaining collaborative working relationships with all team members & medical staff, actively guarding confidentiality of sensitive information, and demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate patient care, including understanding principles of growth and development over the life span. Computer knowledge and skills, including various EMR modules and the PACS system, are also required.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited ultrasound program or registered with a minimum of 2 years ultrasound experience required
Registered in Abdomen and/or OB/GYN required
BLS certification required
Maintains professional credentials specifically related to Sonography & participates in continuing ed. activities through professional societies & orgs.

Nice To Haves

BS degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound 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
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient, including knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and 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