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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

As Scheduled

Department:

500249 Imaging Sciences - OP Bldg

Work Shift:

Range:

UR URCE 213 H

Compensation Range:

$33.00 - $42.90

_The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._

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.

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED:

Please refer to the Career ladder

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Systems: Medical record (eRecord), PACS, Radiology Information System (RIS), patient transport, communication systems, web paging, telephone/fax, printers. Equipment: Wheelchairs, Stretchers, Patient beds, US Equipment of various platforms.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Performs ultrasound imaging and therapy in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Adjusts equipment controls as needed in order 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 the 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 assuring images are sent to the PACS system correctly

Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Adheres to safety policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BS degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or related Associates Degree with a Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Must be registered or registry eligible by the ARDMS.

Non-registered sonographers must obtain ARDMS Abdominal and OB/GYN certifications within a year of hire.

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