Ultrasonographer at Rochester Regional Health
Gouverneur, NY 13642
About the Job
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU
At St. Lawrence Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
Performs ultrasound procedures on patients in accordance with physician orders.
We are seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our team at Gouverneur Hospital. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and want to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment, this is the opportunity for you. Your role will be integral in delivering high-quality care and ensuring the well-being of our community members. Gouverneur Hospital is certified for 25 beds and services include inpatient detox, substance use disorder rehabilitation, emergency care, imaging and EKG’s, physical therapy, and respiratory therapy.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Gouverneur Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Radiology Department
SCHEDULE: Variable, 8hr
ATTRIBUTES
Requires national registry in ultrasound technology within one (1) year of employment including abdominal specialty; other specialty registry(s) completed within three (3) years of employment.
Requires good reading and deductive skills in order to interpret physician requests and effectively solve problems.
Requires sufficient sensitivity and interpersonal skills to deal with apprehensive patients in a professional and compassionate manner.
Requires positive and effective communication skills for interaction with physicians and staff in emotionally charged situations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the physician during those ultrasound procedures requiring the physician's presence.
Lifts and moves patients with assistance.
Labels and processes all studies correctly to assure prompt and quality medical care. Notes pertinent clinical information.
Operates all ultrasound equipment to obtain the highest quality diagnostic images for radiologist interpretation.
Communicates effectively with patients, co-workers, and physicians.
Assures the continued and safe operation of all equipment assigned to the ultrasound department. Notifies supervisor of any deficiencies.
Assures a sufficient level of supplies required for a ultrasound departmental operation.
Orders supplies as necessary.
Notifies supervisor of shortages in a timely manner.
Assists in the training of student ultrasound technologists. Is responsible for their actions with regards to patient care.
Assists in the training of staff technologists assigned in the specialty area of ultrasound.
UNION:
1199 - SEIU (GH)Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
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.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$35.82 - $52.78The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. 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/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
