Sonographer

Overview

Catholic Health is looking for a Sonographer for an OB/GYN office in West Islip, NY.

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
• Assist doctor with invasive procedures, color-flow ultrasound, and other scans as required based on assignment.
• Selects appropriate equipment for use in ultrasound setup, following exam specifications.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Selects transducer and adjusts the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of field and other specifications of tests.
• Enters tests data and patient information into computer and ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
• Assist doctor with invasive procedures, color-flow ultrasound, and other scans as required based on assignment.
• Selects appropriate equipment for use in ultrasound setup, following exam specifications.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Selects transducer and adjusts the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of field and other specifications of tests.
• Enters tests data and patient information into computer and ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.

• High school diploma or equivalent, and graduate of AMA approved ultrasound school.
• Registry status required with ARDMS to continue employment after one year.
• Must maintain 30 CME credits every three years.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Alert and skilled in appropriately assessing the job to be done and completing a variety of tasks quickly, accurately and in correct sequence; ultrasound techniques and patient positioning. Operation and use of ultrasound equipment. Communication skills.
• 1 year experience, preferred.

USD $46.69 - USD $61.15 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.