AMVETS Jobs

Salary: 39.58-49.00 USD

Facility: Mount St. Mary's Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1199

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: primary 7-3p, 8-4p, 9-5p 10-6p secondary 12p-8p, 1p-9p on call, weekend and holiday rotation required may rotate to offsite MSM locations

Summary:

Assists in managing the Ultrasound department's daily operations and provides sonographic diagnostic tests for patients as ordered. 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 working at Lockport Memorial Hospital will perform EKG's. Positions may include multisite rotations and require on-call coverage responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of a School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography program RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) required

• Must have a current RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) or RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) Certification

• Current NYS Driver's License required for all employees hired and/or transferred to position after 9/28/14. For those employees hired prior to 9/28/14 must provide a current NYS Driver's License if willing to be reassigned to offsite location

• NYS Licensed Radiological Technologist preferred

• American Registry of Radiological Technologists radiography certification ( ARRT (R) ) preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years Sonography Experience required

• Five (5) years Sonography Experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

• Excellent human relations and oral/written communications skills

• 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

VISION REQUIRMENTS

• Color Vision: ability to distinguished and identify different colors

• Far Acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more

• Near Acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

• Peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Must be able to lift a container from floor level to table/waist height, and then return it to the floor with 40 lbs.

• Must be able to lift a container at table/waist level then transfer it three feet to another nearby location at the same level with 75 lbs

• Frequent Prolonged Standing/Walking

• Lifts, Positions, Pushes and/or Transfers Patients

• Lifts supplies/equipment

• Manual dexterity and mobility

• Occasional Reaching, Stooping, Bending, Kneeling and Crouching

• Regular Attendance is an Essential Function to this Position

• Punctuality is an essential function to this position

• Overtime may be required

  REQNUMBER: 27841