Job Information
St. Mary's Healthcare Technologist-Sonography in Amsterdam, New York
Job Requisition: REQ2169 Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evenings 3:00pm-11:30pm Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Hiring Range : $36.33 -$48.60
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities: • Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams. • Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
• Performs routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures.
• Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations. • Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS image quality and patient data/history • Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.
Complexity of Work: • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Personal Protective Equipment: • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Licensure / Certification / Registration: • Required Credential(s):
• BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.
Education:
• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required