Job Description:

POSITION DETAILS

Minimum hours required: 36 per week; guaranteed

Maximum hours: 40+ per week (overtime will be approved asneeded)

The shifts associated with this position will be staffed atthe Main Hospital location in York, ME. The shifts associated with thisposition could include 3 -12 hour days including call on varied weeknights andevery 4-5th weekend. Schedule will be known in advance monthly.

We are looking for a candidate who provides excellentpatient care and high quality exams. We are looking for someone who brings outthe best in others and adds value to our team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Staff members provide care appropriate to the condition andage of patients, including geriatric, pediatric and general population. Staffis responsible for the care and safety of patients and maintaining patientconfidentially at all times. Staff is responsible for communicating the missionand vision of the hospital as well as developing effective working relationshipswith patients, physicians and path members.

Job-specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Performs clinical assessment and diagnosticsonography examinations

Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify,record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological,diagnostic information and images

Uses independent judgment during the sonographicexam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings

Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographicinformation and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriatephysician

Assumes responsibility for the safety, mentaland physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographers care

Maintains accurate patient records

Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area,and maintains adequate supplies

Establishes and maintains ethical workingrelationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral orcommercial agencies

Demonstrates flexibility of schedule, supportsoff-shift call, responding and ready to take patient within 30 minutes ofnotification

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Educationand Experience: Graduate of formal diagnostic medical sonography program

Bachelorof Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (preferred)

Activecertification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)

At least2+ years of experience preferred

Individualmust have experience in general abdominal , small parts vascular, and OB/GYNincluding fetal survey scanning

Flexibleand adaptable

Worksindependently in a team environment

PHYSICAL ABILITIES/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must havethe ability to read and communicate effectively. This job requires frequentstanding, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting and somerepetitive motions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Variable shifts 3-12 hours - 36 hours guaranteed per week. with weeknight and weekend call rotations

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
2

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36

Specialty Type:
York is a premium services client of Medefis. We use their billing and credentialing services for all of our needs. Please see our non-negotiable contract, billing agreement, and timecard under our facility profile page.

Sub Specialty:
Ultrasound Technologist General ab/ob small parts

General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS); Allied Health Certifications(ARDMS (RVT),ARDMS(OB),ARDMS(NE),ARDMS(BR),ARDMS(AB))

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13