Department/Unit: HBD - Surgery Urology Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: Min. $31.28/hr - Max $51.61/hr The ultrasonographer under the direction of the Medical Director and/or Section Head, the Supervisor, and Radiologist performing ultrasound procedures and assists in the clinical evaluation and care of the patients. The ultrasonographer utilizes ultrasound to create diagnostic images and provide their patients with a safe positive experience. Technologists support teaching and continue learning as the technology changes for both themselves and others. Sonographers must be ARDMS Registered. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintains competent imaging skills in practicing ultrasound and strives to grow and develop, creating a professional, progressive imaging department with a positive atmosphere. Practices in compliance with Hospital/department policy as well as New York State and accrediting agency’s standards. Assists Physicians in all aspects of procedures in their assigned area. Provides a safe positive experience for the patient. Actively supports AMCH and the Imaging Department in maintaining proper accreditations. Acts as a mentor and preceptor to new staff and students. Expected to take call, work holidays and rotate to all satellite areas. Enters patient data into computer systems accurately. QA’s images and patient information for accuracy prior to sending to PACS. Qualifications Associate's Degree - required Passed Ultrasound Boards - required less than 1 year of experience - required ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire - required Physical Demands Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting - Frequently Carrying - Frequently Pushing - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Climbing - Occasionally Balancing - Occasionally Stooping - Frequently Kneeling - Frequently Crouching - Frequently Crawling - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Handling - Frequently Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Constantly Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Working Conditions Extreme cold - Rarely Extreme heat - Rarely Humidity - Rarely Wet - Rarely Noise - Constantly Hazards - Frequently Temperature Change - Rarely Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely Vibration - Rarely Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Albany Med is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Med offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: Excellent health care coverage with lower copays at most Albany Med providers. A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Med offers a full range outpatient and inpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 trauma center, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Med partners with Columbia Memorial Health, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital to form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.