Medical Sonographer Diagnostic Imaging Technologist RE MSMH
Location: Lewiston, NY, United States
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Job Description
Salary: 37.74-45.26 USD
Facility: Mount St. Mary's Hospital
Shift: Shift 2
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1199
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Evenings, Days, with call, weekend and holiday rotation
Hours: Primary 12p-8p, 1p-9p secondary 7a-3p, 8a-4p, 9a-5p, 10a-6p days and hours to vary on call, weekend and holiday rotation required may rotate to off site locations
Summary:
Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation. If the Technologist is a NYS licensed Radiological Technologist 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 working at Lockport Memorial Hospital will perform EKG's. Positions may include multisite rotations and require on-call coverage responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
- Graduate of a School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
- Current NYS Driver's License required for all employees required
- MST 15 must be RDMS Registry EligibleMST-15A must have current RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) Certification
- Employees who float to other departments must possess the competencies/certifications and minimum requirements of that job classification
- NYS Licensed Radiological Technologist preferred
- American Registry of Radiological Technologists radiography certification ( ARRT (R) ) preferred
EXPERIENCE
- One (1) Year Ultrasound Experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY
- Answers Telephone
- Maintain Filing System
- Schedule Appointments
- Computer
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Fax
- Personal 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
- Near Acuity - Ability to See Clearly at 20 Inches or Less
- Color Vision: Ability to Distinguish and Identify Colors
- Must be able to lift a container from floor level to table/waist height, then return it to the floor with 40 lbs.
- Must be able to lift a container at table/waist level then transfer it three feet to another nearby location at the same level with 75 lbs.
- Frequent Prolonged Standing/Walking
- Lifts, Positions, Pushes and/or Transfers Patients
- Lifts supplies/equipment
- Manual dexterity and mobility
- Occasional Reaching, Stooping, Bending, Kneeling and
- Crouching
- Regular Attendance is an Essential Function to this Position
- Punctuality is an Essential Function to this Position
- Some overtime may be required
