Ultrasound Technician-PRN

Location: City of Syracuse
The Ultrasonographer is responsible for using diagnostic medical equipment to diagnose various medical conditions.  Sonography, or ultrasonography, is the use of sound waves to generate an image for assessment and diagnosis. The Ultrasonographer may specialize in obstetric/gynecologic, abdominal, neurosonography or breast sonography.
* Reviews patient’s medical history and physician’s instructions.  Prepares equipment for procedure.  Selects appropriate equipment settings.  Explains procedure to patient and records any medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed.  Directs the patient to move into positions that will provide the best view.
* Spreads gel on the skin to aid in the transmission of sound waves.
* Operates special equipment to direct nonionizing, high-frequency sound waves into areas of the patient’s body.  The equipment collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted, or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician.
* Views the screen during the scan, looking for visual cues that contrast healthy areas with unhealthy ones.  Selects images to show the physician for diagnostic purposes.  Takes measurements, calculates values, and analyzes the results in a preliminary report for the physicians.
* Keeps patient records and adjusts/maintains equipment.
* Complies with safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies/procedures.
** What We Expect from You
*** Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in sonography from an accredited school.
* Current RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) Certification
* Current CPR certification
** Physical Demands
** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
** Work Environment
**** Travel
* * Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
** What We are Offer You
** At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values.  Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work.  Here “Every Family Matters”#
** Compassion
* * Make Someone’s Day#
** Collaboration
* * Achieve Possibilities Together#
** Respect
* * Treat people with dignity#
** Accountability
* * Do the right thing

Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery.

U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.

Salary Range:
* Please note that the hourly range for this position will vary based on experience level, education and geographical location.*$32.53 - $38.22 / hour
* U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with…