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Job Title:SP - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technologist I or II

Department:Radiology

Location:Farmington

FTE%:0.4

Shift2nd

Search #:2023-652

Closing Date:

Recruiter:Manson, Kia

Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add a part time Special Payroll Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technologist I or II to our growing team located in Farmington. If you have a background in this field, we want to hear from you.

 

*THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS*

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of general physics, biological science and algebra; knowledge of sonographic equipment and procedures

knowledge of infectious diseases, and safety precautions

skills in social perceptiveness, learning strategies, critical thinking skills, active listening, instructional skills, reading comprehension and written/oral expression skills

considerable interpersonal skills; good hand-eye coordination

detailed oriented; ability to communicate effective (oral and written) with patient and health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient’s needs

ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records and adapt sonographic examination as necessary

ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed

ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team

ability to operative and navigate computerized clinical systems [e.g. PACS and RIS] and office applications [e.g. MS outlook and Word]

ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations

 

For the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Tech 1 level:

GENERAL EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

 

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Tech 1 position:

Must possess and maintain during employment Registry in at least one specialty by ARDMS or certification/registry in Sonography by ARRT. Must possess and maintain during employment an active Basic Life Support certificate [BLS] certificate.

 

MINIMUM ANNUALIZED FULL TIME EQUIVLANT SALARY: $33.42/Hr 

For the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Tech 2 level:

GENERAL EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Two [2] years diagnostic medical sonography experience.  

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY:

Must possess and maintain during employment registry by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in multiple specialties [at least two] to include but not limited to, abdominal, breast, musculoskeletal, Obstetric and gynecologic or vascular or, registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist [AART] in Sonography. Must possess and maintain during employment an active Basic Life Support [BLS] certificate.

 

MINIMUM ANNUALIZED FULL TIME EQUIVLANT SALARY: $35.62/Hr 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position

Ability to maintain prolonged arm positions necessary for scanning

Strength sufficient to lift patients who need assistance; move heavy equipment on wheels and to move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers

May be required to stand for long periods

May be exposed to infectious/communicable diseases

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under limited supervision of an employee of higher grade

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations, integrating pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results

Performs sonographic examination as ordered by physician using cognitive sonographic skills to identify and accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic conditions

Performs quality assessment, analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician or according to established protocol

Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problem

Assumes responsibility for the safety and physical comfort of patients while they are in the Sonographic area/department [in your care]

Prepares technical findings and contacts physician when required, according to established protocol

Maintains daily log of patients seen, keep track of patients’ records

Maintains imaging equipment, and promptly reports equipment failures to appropriate personnel; maintains work area

Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, such as efficient patient flow, adequate availability of supplies, and performs related clerical duties as required

Establishes and maintains ethical working relationship with healthcare team

Maintains technical competency through continued education and participates in training programs

Performs other related duties as required

 Schedule: primarily second shift 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m 16 hours every weekend.

 

 

Why UConn Health?

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at www.ethics.state.ct.us 

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