Sonographer

This position works for Medical Practice, a multispecialty physician practice with several locations to serve healthcare needs in the Syracuse, NY community. Responsibilities include: Properly prepares patient for exam through accurate verification of patient history and reason for referral. Thoroughly analyzes the information or previous test results to clarify the information requested by the ultrasound examination. Confidently selects the suitable equipment to produce the best quality exam, i.e. which machine to use, as well as proper selection of transducer array and frequency. Competently performs diagnostic quality exams with the ability to accurately image, label, measure, demonstrate normal/abnormal anatomy, and record data pertinent to the exam. Evaluates the images for their quality, and interprets what the image captured. Presents images and preliminary findings to provider and healthcare team. Diligently performs portable sonography at bedside when required. Explains the ultrasound procedure to patients in order to avoid confusion. Prepares test results for analysis in an organized and timely manner. Maintains ultrasound equipment and sterilization of the room in which the procedure takes place. Updates patient records and adds medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure. Education and Experience Bachelor Degree from accredited sonography program of a diagnostic medical sonography program accredited by the AMA committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation RDMS Mandatory or eligible to sit for boards upon hire date. If not registered already, candidate must complete designation within 1 year of hire. RVT Preferred Pay Range: $33.00 $60.00 DOE This position works for Crouse Medical Practice, a multispecialty physician practice with several locations to serve healthcare needs in the Syracuse, NY community. Responsibilities include: Properly prepares patient for exam through accurate verification of patient history and reason for referral. Thoroughly analyzes the information or previous test results to clarify the information requested by the ultrasound examination. Confidently selects the suitable equipment to produce the best quality exam, i.e. which machine to use, as well as proper selection of transducer array and frequency. Competently performs diagnostic quality exams with the ability to accurately image, label, measure, demonstrate normal/abnormal anatomy, and record data pertinent to the exam. Evaluates the images for their quality, and interprets what the image captured. Presents images and preliminary findings to provider and healthcare team. Diligently performs portable sonography at bedside when required. Explains the ultrasound procedure to patients in order to avoid confusion. Prepares test results for analysis in an organized and timely manner. Maintains ultrasound equipment and sterilization of the room in which the procedure takes place. Updates patient records and adds medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure. Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree or Certificate from accredited sonography program or graduate of a diagnostic medical sonography program accredited by the AMA committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation RDMS Mandatory or eligible to sit for boards upon hire date. If not registered already, candidate must complete designation within 1 year of hire. RVT Preferred Pay Range: $33.00 - $60.00 DOE