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Job Location drjobs

Poughkeepsie, NY - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 45 - 58

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Purpose: The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer functions as a healthcare provider who working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician serves as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer role and responsibilities include providing diagnostic medical sonography services and its various clinical specialties. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer activities are performed consistent with their education and training and in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable professional standards.

Essential Responsibilities
1. Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infections disease sterilization and patient safety protocols policies and procedures.
2. Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination
3. Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
4. Evaluate any contraindications insufficient patient preparation and the patients inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures. Identify and document any limitations to the sonography examination.
5. Use proper patient positioning tools devices equipment adjustment and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer
6. Review examination images synthesize examination results and prepare the preliminary findings.
7. Provide preliminary report of sonography examinations for use by the interpreting physician.
8. Assist with the daily operation of the sonography department.
9. Operate FUJI (PACS) and Cerner Millennium.
10. Assist with the education and training of sonography students and physician residents.
11. Obtain additional credentialing as required by regulatory agencies.
12. Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values.
13. Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.
14. Performs other duties as required.
Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Graduate of Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)Diagnostic Medical Sonography School
  • PREFER: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities Requirements:
  • Basic Computer skills experience with RIS systems and PACs
License Registration or Certification Requirements (Certification requirements are based on location):
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) - registered in Vascular OR obtain within six (6) months of date of hire
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) - registered in either Abdomen or OB/GYN

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 1381

Department: Ultrasound

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $45.35 - $58.96 Hourly

Employment Type

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