Associate Ultrasound Technologist

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform a variety of ultrasound procedures under general supervision. The ideal candidate must hold a valid certification in Sonography and have at least one year of experience in the field. Responsibilities include assisting in medical diagnosis, ensuring quality imaging, and documenting patient encounters using EMR. This role requires independent judgment, initiative, and adherence to patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• Valid certification in Sonography from ARDMS/ARRT/CCI required.
• 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound procedures requiring independent judgment.
• Select software and imaging parameters for optimal diagnostic quality.
• Assist physicians by providing information regarding procedures.
• Participate in quality control and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Sonography

Electronics Medical Records (EMR)

Quality Control

Training Program Development

Education

Valid certification in Sonography

Job description

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.