Medical Sonographer Diagnostic Imaging Techn Reg MSMH LMH

Salary : 39.00-48.10 USDFacility : Lockport Memorial HospitalShift : Shift 2Status : Per Diem FTE : 0.100000Bargaining Unit : SEIU Local 1199Exempt from Overtime : Exempt : NoWork Schedule : Days and Evenings with Call Weekend and Holiday RotationHours : 7a-3p, 8a-4p, 9a-5p, 10a-6p, 11a-7p on call and holiday and weekend rotation required will rotate to offsite locationsSummary : Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation as appropriate to the ages of the patients served, based on the area of clinical practice. Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation. All diagnostic ultrasound positions are considered multimodality, and will perform EKG's. All positions will rotate within other modalities as needed. Position may include multisite rotations, and require on-call coverage responsibilities.Mount St. Mary's Hospital consists of multiple locations and associate may be assigned as needed.Responsibilities : EDUCATIONPost High School Vocational / Specialized Training requiredCurrent NYS Driver's License required for all employees.Graduate of an Approved School of Radiologic TechnologyRegistered as an Ultra sonographer with either the ARRT or ARDMSAny newly hired RVT certified Ultrasound technologist must be registered in at least one subspecialty certification by the ARRT or ARDMS within 12 months from date of hireAll Ultrasound technologist are required to obtain registration as a Vascular Technologist with one of the following credentialing organizations within 9 months of hire : American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Vascular Sonography RT(VS)American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS). Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)MST-15 must be RDMS Registry EligibleMST-15A must have current RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) CertificationCurrent NYS License in RadiologyCompletion of "Basic Cardiac Rhythms for Technicians" course required within 3 months of hireEmployees who float to other departments must possess the competencies / certifications and minimum requirements of that job classification.EXPERIENCEPrevious Clinical Ultrasound Experience and / or Radiographic Experience requiredOne (1) Year Ultrasound Experience preferredEKG / ECG training may be done on the jobKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYAnswers TelephoneMaintain Filing SystemSchedule AppointmentsComputerDiagnostic EquipmentFaxPersonal ComputerAutoclaveWORKING CONDITIONS : May be Exposed to Infectious and Contagious DiseasesExposed to Hazardous Anesthetic Agents, Body Fluids and WastesSubject to Electrical and Radiant Energy HazardsExposed to Odorous Chemical and SpecimensOccasional Exposure to Unpleasant Patient or Unit ElementsContact with Patients Under a Wide Variety of CircumstancesSubject to Varying and Unpredictable SituationsHandles Emergency or Crisis SituationsSubject to Many InterruptionsSubject to Long Irregular Hours Occasional Pressure Due to Multiple Calls and InquiresRequired Protective Equipment : GownMaskSterile and Non-Sterile Medical GlovesREQNUMBER : 31227

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