Associate Ultrasound Technologist

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals Lincoln Medical Center seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound procedures to assist in medical diagnosis. The role requires independent judgment and initiative in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include selecting imaging parameters, executing advanced ultrasound examinations, assisting physicians, contributing to test development, and coordinating departmental workflow while maintaining EMR documentation and QA activities.

Qualifications

• Valid certification in Sonography issued by the ARDMS, ARRT or CCI is required.
• One (1) year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer is required.

Responsibilities

• Selects appropriate software and imaging parameters, when positioning and adjusting equipment to encompass the area to be studied and produce optimal diagnostic imaging quality.
• Performs more advanced ultrasound procedures on patients and deviates from the normal examination when necessary.
• Assists physicians and other health care personnel by providing information regarding the procedures performed and results.
• Contributes to development of new tests by performing comparison studies and clinical trials.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates day-to-day activities of the department to ensure continuous workflow.
• Participates in quality control and training activities and instructs staff on routine use of ultrasound equipment.
• Conducts training programs in ultrasonography and monitors effectiveness of programs.
• Uses EMR to document patient encounters and access imaging results and other records.
• Participates in departmental meetings and QA/PI activities.

Skills

Ultrasound procedures

Independent judgment

Education

ARDMS/ARRT/CCI Sonography certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of ultrasound procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative to assist in the medical diagnosis and assessment of patients. Acts in compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals, health care setting, and other appropriate regulatory requirements and patient safety standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Selects appropriate software and imaging parameters, when positioning and adjusting equipment to encompass the area to be studied and produce optimal diagnostic imaging quality.
• Performs more advanced ultrasound procedures on patients. Deviates from the normal ultrasound examination to complete the procedure, when necessary.
• Assists physicians and other health care personnel by providing information regarding the nature, scheduling or results of procedures performed within the Ultrasound Department.
• Assists in the development of new tests by performing comparison studies and clinical trials, and implements these new procedures.
• May plan, schedule, and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the department to ensure the continuous flow of work.
• Participates in the development of quality control and quality assurance procedures and instructs other appropriate technical personnel on aspects of their routine use.
• Conducts training programs in ultrasonography and monitors effectiveness of programs.
• Effectively uses electronic medical records (EMR) to document patient encounters and access pertinent patient data and imaging results; keeps other detailed and accurate patient records and results.
• Participates in departmental meetings, internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities and training, as required.
• Performs the work of the Ultrasound Technologist and other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid certification in Sonography issued by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); and
• One (1) year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer.