Sonographer

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Job Location (Full Address):

140 Canal View Blvd, Ste 103, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

910137 CVSL - Vascular Surgery

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR URCF 214 H

Compensation Range

$36.87 - $47.93

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general direction of a qualified physician, the vascular sonographer will perform a variety of technical procedures that involves the application of high frequency ultrasound waves to patients for diagnostic purpose, will exercise a high degree of precision, skill, and judgment, and will demonstrate sound knowledge of vascular anatomy, and physiology, Doppler physics/instrumentation, ultrasound physics and instrumentation. The sonographer is expected to have or pursue the appropriate certifications in vascular technology.

Essential Functions

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic vascular sonography, Doppler, and plesmythography examinations including carotid ultrasound, lower extremity venous and arterial exams (including non-invasive segmental blood pressure recordings), upper extremity arterial and venous exams, renal artery exams as well as visceral exams and aortic Doppler and endovascular procedure follow-up exams.
• Prepares patients for exams and explains procedures to be performed. Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician and/or referring physicians. Generates preliminary vascular reports and relay final reports of vascular studies to appropriate medical staff and physicians.
• Records studies on videotape or other image acquisition for review and permanent storage of patient exam. Able to input exam findings into the department database for interpretation.
• Educational responsibilities include keeping current with new developments in diagnostic vascular ultrasound, maintaining CMEs per credentialing, as well as assisting with instruction of students, in-service education of medical staff and vascular fellows.
• Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory. Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies. Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography required.
• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Vascular Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.
• Active certification as Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) required within 12 months of hire.
  
  

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• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHigher Education

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