Ultrasound Technologist TRI Imaging Amherst

Facility: Trinity Seton Imaging Amherst

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.106667

Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Varied

Hours:

8:00am to 6:00pm with varied start times and Saturdays

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