Certified Ultrasound Technologist MHB

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accreditation Standards, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Analysis Skills, Cardiovascular, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Echocardiography, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Diagnosis, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Physics, Radiology, Ultrasound

LOCATION

Buffalo, NY

POSTED

30+ days ago

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 2

Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Evenings

Hours:

1:00pm-9:00pm, 2:00pm-10:00pm, 3:00pm-11:00pm, 4:00pm-12:00am

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.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology and/or graduate of an accredited/approved School/Program of Sonography.
Must become registered/certified as a Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or ARRT (S) within six (6) months of hire with a one-time option to extend the time frame for acquiring certification for an additional six (6) months as long as associate has made progress to secure his/her certification. Registration/certification is attained by passing both the Physics Examination (Sonography Principles and Instrumentation) and one (1) of the Specialty Examinations (Abdomen, Breast, Fetal Echocardiography, Neurosonology, or Obstetrics & Gynecology).
ARDMS/ARRT registration as a diagnostic, medical, sonographer must be maintained to keep the job status of Certified Ultrasound Technologist.
Must become Registered as a Vascular Technologist with one of the following credentialing organizations within nine (9) months of hire:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) , Vascular Sonography RT(VS)
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
- Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
- Upon successful completion of RVT registration, associate will be upgraded to RVT
- Associate will be subject to termination if they fail to become registered within nine (9) months of hire
BLS Preferred

EXPERIENCE

Pre-Hire Experience- One (1) year working experience as Ultrasound Staff Technologist or six (6) to twelve (12) months clinical experience in an intern/externship of an accredited Ultrasonography Program.
Post-Hire Experience- Within three (3) months employee should be able to perform in an acceptable manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Good judgment
Analytical ability
Excellent attention to detail
Responsible
Ability to work unsupervised
Ability to interpret data and draw conclusions
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Good, general health. Performs duties while standing and walking most of the day. Pushes, pulls and lifts patients and equipment frequently.

ENVIRONMENT

Ambient temperatures, low lighting, relatively quiet setting.

About the Company

Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity. Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

FOUNDED

1998

WEBSITE

http://www.chsbuffalo.org

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