Sonographer, Westchester Imaging, PRN

Job Description

What You'll Need:

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  Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S).
  
  

  
  



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  One of the following registries are required: Abdomen (AB), or Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN).
  
  

  
  



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  BLS certification is required.
  
  

  
  



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  Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program required in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or General Ultrasound.
  
  

  
  

What You'll Do:

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  Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient.
  
  

  
  

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  Assists Radiologist in performing invasive procedures.
  
  

  
  



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  Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for elevated efficiency in the department.
  
  

  
  



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  Supports and contributes to the Patient-Centered Care Philosophy by understanding that every staff member is a Caregiver, whose role is to meet the needs of each patient.
  
  

  
  



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  Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer and/or Engineer.
  
  

  
  



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  Operates the Radiology computer system to include entering and charging exams and supplies.
  
  

  
  



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  Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Assists in keeping the area completely stocked.
  
  

  
  



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  Adheres to departmental rules and regulations while performing in a professional manner always.
  
  

  
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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  Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers.
  
  

  
  



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  Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies up to 600 pounds with assistance.
  
  

  
  



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  Work requires walking, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting during normal operation.
  
  

  
  



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  Requires mental skills to read and comprehend patient orders and technical materials.
  
  

  
  



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  Motor coordination needed to operate heavy and delicate equipment.
  
  

  
  



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  Intact sense of sight and hearing
  
  

  
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.