$70/HR - OBGYN Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist Contract - FlexStaff

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to prepare patients, operate ultrasound equipment, and interpret preliminary findings in a clinical setting in New York. You will collaborate with physicians to select appropriate exams and ensure high-quality imaging.

The role requires 1–3 years of technical experience and a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification, with possible additional certifications as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for ultrasound exam; positions patient on examination table according to SOPs; explains procedures to relieve patient anxiety.
• Obtains imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation; consults with referring physician to determine appropriate ultrasound exam.
• Sets up equipment and adjusts machine settings to ensure accurate results.
• Recognizes significance of structures and differentiates artifacts from normal/pathologic findings; determines need for further evaluation.
• Observes patient during examination and reports changes in condition or complaints per procedures.
• Documents image details and labels studies; maintains records and exam logs.
• Performs minor repairs and calibration checks; troubleshoots equipment as needed.
• Performs related duties; all essential under ADA; ancillary duties may be non-essential

Education

Vocational or Technical school Diploma

Tools

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification

Job description

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 patient’s 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

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).