Ultrasonographer - Massena Hospital

Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Nicholville
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

SUMMARYPerforms ultrasound procedures on patients in accordance with physician orders.STATUS: Full-timeLOCATION: Massena HospitalDEPARTMENT: MH MainSCHEDULE: 8 Hour, DaysATTRIBUTES

• 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 stationary and mobile x-ray equipment available to the Medical Imaging department except in the ultrasound and C.T. equipment.
  • Notifies supervisor of equipment deficiencies.
  • Develops x-rays and assists in maintaining processing equipment by assuring that chemical solutions are kept at prescribed levels.
  • 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.
  • Notifies supervisor of shortages in a timely manner.
  • Assists in the training of student x-ray technologists. Is responsible for their actions with regards to patient care.
  • Assists in the training of staff radiological technologists assigned in the specialty area of ultrasound. 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. EDUCATION LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran 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.

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