Sonographer-Miracle Mile

University of Rochester•Town of Henrietta, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. The Sonographer performs diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. This role is 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. The Sonographer completes training and receives regular direct supervision or guidance from a more senior sonographer, and receives orientation to the Department's infrastructure, policies, protocols, workflows, procedures and routines. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.

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.