Ultrasonographer Tech - Canton Potsdam Hospital
About The Position
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU At St. Lawrence Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community. SUMMARY Performs high quality Ultrasound imaging. Assists in the daily routines of the ultrasound department. Assists the RN and physician in the performance of interventional procedures. Responsible for the coordination and ongoing evaluation of the daily schedule in fitting in add on exams. Comply with the professional and ethical standards of the American Association of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. Canton-Potsdam Hospital is a warm and caring not-for-profit community healthcare facility that's certified for 94 beds. Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare services to the community. Within our welcoming walls, you'll find a wide array of core programs in emergency medicine, acute care, hospitalist medicine, and critical care. But that's just the beginning. We're not just a hospital; we're a beacon of health and wellness in the North Country. STATUS: Per Diem LOCATION: Canton Potsdam Hospital DEPARTMENT: Imaging SCHEDULE: 7.5hr Variable Shifts
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited US program and be registered with ARDMS or Registry eligible.
- Must have current BLS.
- Must be fluent in scanning all aspects of Ultrasound: (ie: OB/GYN/Breast/Venous/Arterial/Abdomen/Pelvis/Soft tissue/TV/Interventional procedures, etc)
- Must be able to work holidays per hospital schedule
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, work independently and lift 1/- 50lbs
- Looking for candidate that embraces customer service and who can work with all facets of Healthcare providers.
- Minimally 1 year of US experience in a variety of US exams (OB, Venous, Arterial, Abdomen, Breast, Interventional procedures). This can include clinical experience obtained during US training.
Nice To Haves
- 2-3 years of experience in a variety of US exams
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in performing Ultrasound examinations.
- Maintains departmental equipment by following OEM guidelines, reporting equipment failure or concerns to departmental Manager and Biomed
- Follows P & P for infection control, universal precautions and isolation procedures when required. Reports any issues to departmental Manager.
- Universal criteria: Participates in departmental performance improvement.
- Completes all required annual training and competencies.
- Demonstrates responsibility for personal professional development by participating in CE requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
