$3,743/Weekly - Travel Ultrasound Technologist - FlexStaff

Northwell Career Site; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking an ultrasound technologist to perform high-frequency ultrasound examinations and assist with diagnosis. The role requires careful patient preparation, image acquisition, and coordination with clinicians.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, image documentation, and ongoing maintenance. The candidate must hold a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification and have 1–3 years of technical ultrasound experience.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical school diploma required.
• Current Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification required.
• Experience in ultrasound imaging and equipment operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for ultrasound exam and positions them on the table per SOPs, explaining procedures to reduce anxiety.
• Obtains imaging and reports for correlation with the ultrasound exam; consults with referring physician to determine the exam.
• Sets up ultrasound equipment and adjusts machine settings to ensure accurate results.
• Interprets structures seen, distinguishes artifacts from pathology, and determines need for further evaluation.
• Monitors patient during exam and reports changes in condition or complaints.
• Documents imaging details, labels studies, and maintains logs.
• Performs routine maintenance, calibration, and basic repairs on ultrasound equipment.
• Performs other duties as required per ADA and department policies.

Skills

1-3 years of technical experience

Education

Vocational or Technical school Diploma

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification

Job description

Performs ultrasound exams for interpretation to aid in patient diagnosis. Utilizes independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. Collaborates with clinicians to ensure appropriateness of studies and performs related administrative tasks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient for ultrasound exam; Positions patient on examination table according to departmental standard operating procedures; explains procedures in layman’s terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
• Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation with ultrasound exam being performed; consults with referring physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate ultrasound exam required.
• Sets-up equipment to administer particular exam in a timely fashion; uses settings on machines to assure accurate results, using technical judgment.
• Recognizes significance of structures visualized in the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathologic processes; determines need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.
• Observes patient during entire examination. Recognizes and reports any changes in patients condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by patient including: fainting, discoloration, etc. in accordance with procedures.
• Documents image details and labels study; maintains records and logs exams performed.
• Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts ultrasound equipment, when necessary and troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs as necessary.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions

Job Qualifications:

• Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
• Current Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of technical experience, required

*Additional Salary Detail

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