Catholic Health System Williamsville , NY 14221
Posted 4 weeks ago
Facility: Trinity Cardio Williamsville
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000
Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Hours: Monday, Friday, Saturdays based on the need of the department. 0700-1500/ 7a-3p , 0730-1530/ 7:30a-3:30p, 0800-1600/ 8a-4p, 0830-1630/8:30a - 4:30p, 0900-1700/9a-5p
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
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.
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