Job Information
Catholic Health Medical Sonographer R LMH in Lockport, New York
Salary: 37.47-44.87 USD
Facility: Lockport Memorial Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1199
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 7-3p, 8-4p, 9-5p, 10-6p, 11-7p, 2p-10p on call, holiday and weekend rotations required rotation between sites
Summary:
Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation. Performs diagnostic medical radiographs and images. Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation as appropriate to the ages of the patients served, based on the area of clinical practice. All diagnostic ultrasound positions will perform EKG's. Positions may include multisite rotations and require on-call coverage responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training required
Current NYS Driver's License required for all employees required
MST-15 must be RDMS Registry Eligible
MST-15A must have current RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) Certification
For those employees who accept positions posted after 10/28/14, must have a current RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) or RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) Certification
Those employees in positions posted prior to 10/28/14 who are Registry Eligible must obtain RDMS or RVT Certification by August 1, 2015 or will be terminated
Employees who float to other departments must possess the competencies/certifications and minimum requirements of that job classification
EXPERIENCE
Previous Clinical Ultrasound Experience required
One (1) Year Ultrasound Experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Answers Telephone
Maintain Filing System
Schedule Appointments
Computer
Diagnostic Equipment
Fax
Computer
Autoclave
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to Infectious and Contagious Diseases
Exposed to Hazardous Anesthetic Agents, Body Fluids and Wastes
Subject to Electrical and Radiant Energy Hazards
Exposed to Odorous Chemical and Specimens
Occasional Exposure to Unpleasant Patient or Unit Elements
Contact with Patients under a Wide Variety of Circumstances
Subject to Varying and Unpredictable Situations
Handles Emergency or Crisis Situations
Subject to Many Interruptions
Subject to Long Irregular Hours
Occasional Pressure Due to Multiple Calls and Inquires
Required Protective Equipment
Gown
Lead Apron, Gloves, Shields, Etc.
Mask Sterile and Non-Sterile Medical Gloves
REQNUMBER: 27840