Cardiac Sonographer (Healthcare)

Are you ARDMS certified with Adult/Pediatric Cardiac experience? Join our Team!!!

"Together We Are Better." Scheduled to open Fall 2023, the Wynn Hospital will provide state-of-the-art care and a better experience for patients and families, further transforming healthcare in the Mohawk Valley.

 

$10,000 Sign-on bonus!!!

 

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years experience with Adult-Cardiac, Trauma, Echo, Cath, Stroke, Surgery
• Preferred-Pediatric experience

Education/Certification Requirements:

• ARDMS certified (RCS certification, or ARDMS certification within 2 years of hire)
• High School Diploma
• BCLS certification required.

Job Summary:

 

The Sonographer performs sonography procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail and performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity to apply prescribed sonography for diagnosis. The Sonographer assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures and may have individual responsibility for specified sonography procedures and/or may be assigned as an instructor.

 

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Verifies physician's orders in patient's chart, prescription and on schedule
• Explains the test to the patient. Instructs and assists the patient in assuming the physical position for examination
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Selects a transducer and adjusts the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of field and other specifications of test
• Enters test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results
• Performs all quality control checks, as prescribed
• Schedules patients to provide orderly flow of procedures through department
• Perform other duties as required.
• ON-CALL REQUIRED

Job Type: Full-time

Salary range: $32.00 - $46.40 per hour

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS: Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your new employee pre-boarding. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted for medical reasons.

Mohawk Valley Health System | Utica, NY – A great place to live and work.

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, New York, is composed of Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare (FSLH) and St. Elizabeth Medical Center (SEMC). Coming in 2023, the Wynn Hospital will provide state-of-the-art care and a better experience for patients and families that will further transform healthcare in the Mohawk Valley.

 

“Mohawk Valley - A big experience in a local community.”

Known as "The Handshake City" to locals, people love living in Utica for its nearby recreation and arts and culture. Our family atmosphere will make you feel right at home. We encourage your career goals through programs like tuition reimbursement and our Aspiring Leaders program. Collaboration between teams and services is a cornerstone of our approach to care. The best employees are those who feel valued and supported, and that's why MVHS supports work-life balance.

 

The MVHS Medical Group has 21 primary care locations, a Children's Health Center, a Women's Health Center, general, orthopedic and neurological surgery centers, a Breast Care Center, a Dental Health Center, and Urgent Care centers to serve our community's healthcare needs.

 

Many MVHS employees are eligible for a variety of benefits and discounts above and beyond the standard Health, Dental, and Vision coverage. These include tuition reimbursement, community discounts, our Employee Assistance Fund, employee pharmacy, and more. MVHS also offers employees participation in its wellness program in which employees have the opportunity to complete health screenings, wellness challenges, and more for cash incentives!

 

 

Due to the new New York Pay Transparency Law, the salary posted in the ad is based on years of experience. This varies based on experience, and any union/non-union positions may vary in this range.