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Rochester Regional Health Cardiac Sonographer in Rochester, New York
Description SUMMARYAs a Cardiac Sonographer, your kind, patient focused attitude and proven experience in echocardiography leads to critical discovery, diagnosis and treatment.STATUS: Per DiemLOCATION:Rochester General HospitalDEPARTMENT: ImagingSCHEDULE: Flexible, As NeededATTRIBUTESTwo (2) to four (4) year college degree in health-related imaging (ultrasound, radiology) preferredOne (1) to three (3) years of experience as a Registered Sonographer preferredSuperior customer service and communication skillsStrong attention to detailRESPONSIBILITIESPatient Care. Explain procedure with instructions, to insure patient cooperation, patient safety and optimal results; assist patient during transfer from wheelchair, stretcher or bed to exam table; provide individualized patient care (i.e. request interpreter, ambulation, toileting, etc.) as neededImaging. Review patient chart and history; utilize imaging protocols and standards; enter patient demographics on ultrasound machine; utilize proper patient positioning techniques to obtain optimal image quality; obtain all measurements required for study; end and transfer study to cardiology PACS; access preliminary diagnostic report and formulate an initial interpretation for the reading cardiologistDocumentation. Record time of critical finding and time which cardiologist was notified; documentation may include patient's EMR/progress notes, documented and signed procedure performed, date and time completed; record procedure information in appropriate procedure logs, used to gather information for echocardiography QA/QIEquipment Management. Clean equipment after each procedure with approved cleaning products; report equipment failures to supervisory staff as needed; contact BioMedical Engineering and/or manufacturer's service representative, as directedMinimum Qualifications: If hired after 11/1/2023, 2 years of experience in cardiac imaging or related field or Certificate, Associates, or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited cardiac echo sonographer program or Equivalent combination of education and experienceRequired Licensure/Certification Skills: Appropriate credential in echocardiography from: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer- (RDCS) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS). New graduates of a cardiac ultrasound program who are employed in an accredited facility mustobtain an appropriate credential within one year from the date of graduation. These individuals must be listed on the application as provisional technical staff who are eligible for credentialing, and must only work under appropriate supervision of a credentialed Sonographer.Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/VeteranPHYSICAL 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 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. 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/VeteranApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjc1MzAwLjEwNDE3QHJvY2hlc3RlcnJlZ2lvbmFsY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20
Minimum Salary: 35.00 Maximum Salary: 47.00 Salary Unit: Hourly