Medical Sonographer Registered MSMH LMH

Facility: Lockport Memorial 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: Varied start time 7a- 11a. Primary shift 11a-7p. On call holiday and weekend rotation required. May rotate to offsite locations. Days and hours to vary.

Summary:

Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation. 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 will perform EKG's. Positions may include multisite rotations and require on-call coverage responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training required
• Current NYS Driver's License required for all employees required
• MST-15 must be RDMS Registry Eligible
• MST-15A must have current RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) Certification
• For those employees who accept positions posted after 10/28/14, must have a current RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) or RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) Certification
• Those employees in positions posted prior to 10/28/14 who are Registry Eligible must obtain RDMS or RVT Certification by August 1, 2015 or will be terminated
• Employees who float to other departments must possess the competencies/certifications and minimum requirements of that job classification

EXPERIENCE

• Previous Clinical Ultrasound Experience required
• One (1) Year Ultrasound Experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Answers Telephone
• Maintain Filing System
• Schedule Appointments
• Computer
• Diagnostic Equipment
• Fax
• 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