Sonographer, Per Diem
5 days ago
Rochester
As a Sonographer, you play an important part in high-quality imaging exams needed to deliver quality care to our patients. Performs or assists in the performance of Vascular, Abdominal, OB/GYN, or Neurovascular Sonography exams. The primary objective is to obtain high-quality images and maximize the efficiency of the Radiologist or Neurologist while providing exceptional patient care and maintaining a consistent level of quality. Attributes: • Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused, • Strong attention to detail, • Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior Responsibilities: • Performs abdominal, vascular, OB/GYN, and/or transcranial Doppler ultrasound scans., • Produces ultrasound images and obtains all required measurements using various transducers, imaging techniques in compliance with procedure standards as determined by the physician or directing provider., • Reviews patient chart for patient history information, valid orders, and clinical appropriateness., • Notes the performance of the scan in the patient's chart and completes preliminary reporting., • Calls preliminary reports to doctors' offices or nursing floors at the request of the Radiologist., • Assists physicians with invasive procedures under sonographic guidance., • Cleans, stocks, and prepares rooms on a daily basis., • Attends hospital and departmental meetings and in-services., • Provide high-quality patient care with exceptional service and compassion., • Attend continuing education classes (CME) to maintain registry., • Act as a resource to ultrasound students by demonstration and explanation of procedures; function as a preceptor in the orientation of new personnel., • Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: • Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate OR Bachelor's Degree in Ultrasound is required. Preferred Qualifications: • BLS Certification, • For Radiology sites/affiliates without ACR accreditation, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification., • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT). Education: Licenses / Certifications: RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) 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. Pay Range: $35.00 - $47.00