Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
Job Description
Salary: 34.14-51.20 USD
Facility: Trinity Vascular Buffalo Main St
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30a - 5:30p
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.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
* AAS degree required, BS in Medical Diagnostic Sonography preferred
* BLS recommended
* ARDMS RVT certification or registry eligible. Must have current certification for ARDMS RVT within one year of hire
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
* 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 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 TM affiliated locations
* Must be able to transport equipment from area to area within the practice
* Must be capable of transporting equipment to the patient bedside. Exposure to infectious disease process
* May be exposed to infectious disease processes
ENVIRONMENT
* Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions
* Frequently required to work in rooms with low-level lighting or inappropriate lighting
* Subjected to variations in temperature secondary to excess heat generated by ultrasound machines
* Exposure to patients who may be confused or combative