Ultrasound Technologist TRI Imaging Southgate

Facility: Trinity Ultrasound West Seneca Shift: Shift 1 Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000 Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days Hours: M-Th 8am-5pm Fri 830a-3p Summary: The Ultrasound Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the application of non-ionizing high frequency ultrasound waves.

Where the incumbent is a licensed “General Radiology Technologist.” May be required to perform x-ray procedures at the same level of performance prescribed for a Staff Radiology Technologist Responsibilities: EDUCATION AAS degree required, BS in Medical Diagnostic Sonography preferred BLS preferred Licensure as a Radiological Technologist through the NYS DOH or certification in sonography through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) EXPERIENCE One (1) year working experience as Ultrasound Staff Technologist or one (1) year clinical experience as a graduate of an accredited Ultrasonography program that includes a clinical internship preferred Within three (3) months of hire, employee should be able to perform examinations in an acceptable manner KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Good judgment Analytical ability Ability to interpret data and draw conclusions Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Work requires precision in recording and preparing data, recognizing that errors may have serious consequences for patients Must pay strict attention to detail and maintain alertness to detect evidence of irregularities in images as well as equipment malfunctions.

These must be communicated to a Supervisor/Manager and a call must be placed for maintenance. Must be organized in maintaining workflow Must possess patience and maturity in dealing with patients and families as well as medical staff and other practice personnel WORKING CONDITIONS: Required to travel to other Trinity Medical affiliated locations May be exposed to infectious disease processes ENVIRONMENT Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions