8mo ago

Sonographer , Ultrasound - per diem

SonographerHealthcare Clinical

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Join our UR Medicine Thompson Health team! As a FF Thompson Hospital SONOGRAPHER you can enjoy a competitive pay rate, free on-site parking, an excellent staffing model and a caring, modern, high-tech environment. Some On Call requirements.

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Requirements

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Completion of an accredited ultrasound program or registered with a minimum of 2 years ultrasound experience required
Registered in Abdomen and/or OB/GYN required
BLS certification required
Maintains professional credentials specifically related to Sonography & participates in continuing ed. activities through professional societies & orgs.
BS degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound preferred
Minimum of one year Ultrasound experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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→The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs patient assessments, acquires and analyzes data obtained using ultrasound and related diagnostic technologies, provides a summary of findings to the physician to aid in patient diagnosis and management and uses independent judgment and systematic problem solving methods to produce high quality diagnostic information and optimize patient care.
→Demonstrates ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making & prioritizing assignments.
→Demonstrates the ability to develop & maintain collaborative working relationships with all team members & medical staff.
→Actively guards confidentiality of sensitive info. including but not limited to the patients, staff & the health system.
→Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to the care of the patient.
→Demonstrates computer knowledge & skills including the various EMR modules & the PACS system.

Sits or stands for long periods of time. Use of personal computers.
Exposed to emotional and psychological stresses associated with caring for patients.
Must be able to perform without physical limitations.