Vascular Sonographer
Summa Health - Akron City Campus
Full-Time / 36 Hours / Days
(Four 9-hr shifts - occasional wknds/holidays - min wknd call - occasional travel between Barberton & Akron campuses)
$5,000 Hire-On Incentive
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary :
Operates ultrasound equipment to produce ultrasound studies related to specific specialty. Identifies, records, and adapts procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
Formal Education Required :
a. Completion of a Sonography program from an accredited school of ultrasound technology.
OR One (1) year of full-time ultrasound experience specific to field of posted position.
b. Registered in field of experience (RVS, RVT, RDMS, RCS, RDCS).
c. Basic Life Support
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Ability to assume collaborative relationship with physicians and other allied health care professionals.
b. Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, health care personnel, patients, families, and visitors.
c. Provides quality exams in this modality on a routine basis
d. Ability to calibrate and operate equipment.
e. Ability to lift and transport patients and equipment.
f. Ability to independently prioritize work and effectively resolve problems.
g. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
h. Ability to work as a team member.
i. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
Level of Physical Demands:
a. Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
$34.74/hr - $41.69/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.