• Cardiac Sonographer

    Rochester Regional Health (Rochester, NY)


    HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:

    At Rochester Regional 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.

     

    Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer

     

    Department: Imaging

     

    Hours Per Week: 40

     

    Schedule: Monday - Friday

    SUMMARY:

    Performs medically prescribed diagnostic echocardiographic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics, utilizing various modes and techniques, including but not limited to 2-dimensional, M-Mode, color flow, pulse wave, and continuous wave Doppler, in accordance with accepted protocols.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Able to appropriately determine clinical question being addressed:

    + Refers to indication noted on requisition

    + Reviews patient chart and history

    + Refers to physician, as needed

    + Utilizes imaging protocols established by American Society of Echocardiography, ICAEL Echo Standards.

    + Enters patient demographics on ultrasound machine.

    + Utilizes proper patient positioning techniques to obtain optimal image

    + Other duties as assigned

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Effective June 1, 2023: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate OR Bachelor's Degree in Ultrasound required for all new hires.

    • For Radiology sites/affiliates with ACR accreditation, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification required (within 6 months of graduation from Commission on Accreditation of Allied Program (CAAHEP), or within 18 months of graduation from a non-accredited program). If hired prior to September 1, 2022, a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is required by March 1, 2023.

    • For Neurovascular & Vascular, the RDMS is not required.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Prior Sonographer experience preferred.

    EDUCATION:

    LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

     

    For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

     

    Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

    PAY RANGE:

    $36.00 - $50.00

    CITY:

    Rochester

    POSTAL CODE:

    14618

     

    The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

     

    Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.