Description:

POSITION SUMMARY/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Theposition of Medical Imaging Sonographer under the direction of the Radiologist, Medical Staff and management performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations as directed by the Medical Staff.The Medical Imaging Sonographer spends 75% of time providing direct patient care with 25% of timeallocatedto clerical, administrative, Quality Assurance and educational responsibilities.

MENTAL/VISUAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The position of Medical ImagingSonographer mustbe

able to stand, walk, bend, lift, have manual dexterity sufficient toassistpatients andoperateequipment, as

well as the ability to hear the spoken word, read the written word, view the necessary clinical and/or

clerical information and verbalize appropriately.

PATIENT SENSITIVITY:The MedicalImaging Sonographerrequires the knowledge, skills and

appropriate care interventions that relate to the unique physical, motor/sensory, cognitive, and

psycho/social needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent,adultand geriatric populations in a confidential

manner.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:TheMedical Imaging Sonographer must be ARDMS registry eligible.The Sonographermust havecertificateof completion froma medical sonography programthat is supported by the ARDMS.ARDMS registered preferred within18monthsof hire. BLSrequiredwithin30 daysof hire.

**Forlimitedbreast sonographyARRT/NYS licenseisacceptablewith a credentialed breast certificate**

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:Theposition of Medical ImagingSonographer requirestechnical competency in all areas of ultrasound performance relating to the clinical demands.

PROBLEM-SOLVING:Theposition of MedicalImaging Sonographerrequires the skills necessary toassess both clinical and non-clinical demands through a broad knowledge and experience base to consistently makeappropriate patient-orienteddecisions.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACTS:The position of MedicalImaging Sonographeris required tocooperate fully in the development of constructive relationships with all hospital employees, both within and outside the department, with patients and others with whom contacts are made while performing primary job functions.

PLANNING:Theposition of Medical ImagingSonographerisrequired toplan concurrent patient-oriented courses of action to complete necessaryexamination.Daily planning of resources including equipment and supply needs.