Ultrasonographer

POSITION: ULTRASONOGRAPHER Traveler Contract POSITION DETAILS Minimum hours required: 36 per week; guaranteedMaximum hours: 40+ per week (overtime will be approved as needed) The shifts associated with this position will be staffed at the Main Hospital location in York, ME. The shifts associated with this position could include 8-12 hour days including call on varied weeknights and every 4-5th weekend. Schedule will be known in advance monthly. We are looking for a candidate who provides excellent patient care and high quality exams. We are looking for someone who brings out the best in others and adds value to our team. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Staff members provide care appropriate to the condition and age of patients, including geriatric, pediatric and general population. Staff is responsible for the care and safety of patients and maintaining patient confidentially at all times. Staff is responsible for communicating the mission and vision of the hospital as well as developing effective working relationships with patients, physicians and path members. Job-specific duties include, but are not limited to:• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings• Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care• Maintains accurate patient records• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies• Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial agencies• Demonstrates flexibility of schedule, supports off-shift call, responding and ready to take patient within 30 minutes of notification PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Education and Experience: Graduate of formal diagnostic medical sonography program • Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (preferred)• Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)• At least 2+ years of experience preferred• Individual must have experience in general abdominal , small parts vascular, and OB/GYN including fetal survey scanning• Flexible and adaptable• Works independently in a team environmentPHYSICAL ABILITIES/WORK ENVIRONMENT • Must have the ability to read and communicate effectively. This job requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting and some repetitive motions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Shift: Variable shifts 8-12 hours - 36 hours guaranteed per week.

Specialty Type: Diagnostic Imaging

Sub Specialties: Ultrasound Technologist General ab/ob small parts

General Certifications : BLS/BCLS

Allied Health Certifications : ARDMS(AB) ARDMS(BR) ARDMS(NE) ARDMS(OB) ARDMS (RVT)

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