Description
Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer
Department: Imaging
Location: Rochester General Hospital
Hours Per Week: As Needed
Schedule: Per Diem, Flexible Scheduling
SUMMARY:
As a Sonographer, you play an important part in high quality imaging exams needed to deliver quality care to our patients. Performs or assists in the performance of Vascular, Abdominal, OB/GYN or Neurovascular Sonography exams. The primary objective is to obtain high quality images and maximize the efficiency of the Radiologist or Neurologist while providing exceptional patient care and maintaining a consistent level of quality.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Able to appropriately determine clinical question being addressed:
- Refers to indication noted on requisition
- Reviews patient chart and history
- Refers to physician, as needed
- Utilizes imaging protocols established by American Society of Echocardiography, ICAEL Echo Standards.
- Enters patient demographics on ultrasound machine.
- Utilizes proper patient positioning techniques to obtain optimal image
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Effective June 1, 2023: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate OR Bachelor's Degree in Ultrasound required for all new hires.
· For Radiology sites/affiliates with ACR accreditation, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification required (within 6 months of graduation from Commission on Accreditation of Allied Program (CAAHEP), or within 18 months of graduation from a non-accredited program). If hired prior to September 1, 2022, a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is required by March 1, 2023.
· For Neurovascular & Vascular, the RDMS is not required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Prior Sonographer experience preferred.
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.
PAY RANGE: $45.25 - $45.25
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.
