Medical Sonographer R LMH

Job Description Salary: 37.47-44.87 USD Facility: Lockport Memorial Hospital Shift: Shift 1 Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.500000 Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1199 Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation Hours: 8-4p, 9-5p, 10-6p, 11-7p 2p-10p on call, holiday and weekend rotations required rotation to 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