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:
830a-500p Monday through Friday Per diem
Summary:
The Vascular 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
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AAS degree required, BS in Medical Diagnostic Sonography preferred
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BLS recommended
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ARDMS RVT certification required
EXPERIENCE
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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
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Within three (3) months of hire, employee should be able to perform examinations in an acceptable manner
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
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Good judgment
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Analytical ability
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Ability to interpret data and draw conclusions.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Work requires precision in recording and preparing data, recognizing that errors may have serious consequences for patients
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Must pay strict attention to detail and maintain alertness to detect evidence of irregularities in images as well as equipment malfunctions
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These must be communicated to a Supervisor/Manager and a call must be placed for maintenance
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Must be organized in maintaining workflow
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Must possess patience and maturity in dealing with patients and families as well as medical staff and other practice personnel
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Required to travel to other Trinity Medical affiliated locations
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May be exposed to infectious disease processes
ENVIRONMENT
- Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions
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Frequently required to work in rooms with low-level lighting or inappropriate lighting
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Subjected to variations in temperature secondary to excess heat generated by ultrasound machines
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Exposure to patients who may be confused or combative
