Echo Sonographer

Akumin®; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin Operating Corp. is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound imaging procedures and provide clinical data to Radiologists. The role requires a high school diploma, CPR, ARDMS/ARRT(S) credentials, and 1–2 years of ultrasound experience.

The position involves gathering patient history, maintaining exam rooms, and supporting center workflow. Must be able to work at several locations and may involve local travel and pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• ARDMS or ARRT(S) required.
• State license, if applicable.
• 1-2 years experience in Ultrasound required.
• Ability to work at several locations.
• Local travel may be required.
• COVID-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound imaging procedures.
• Gather patient history data and complete worksheets with exam findings.
• Perform general upkeep and housekeeping of exam rooms.
• Assist with imaging center workflow by helping with general duties.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

ARDMS

ARRT(S)

State license

Job description

The Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound imaging procedures on all patients to provide interpreting Radiologist an accurate clinical history of patient signs and symptoms.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for performing all patient ultrasound imaging procedures.
• Gathers patient history data and completes worksheets with exam findings for Radiologist.
• Performs general upkeep and housekeeping of exam rooms.
• Assists with imaging center workflow by helping with general duties as deemed necessary (burn discs with images etc.).

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associates Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• ARDMS or ARRT(S) required.
• State license, if applicable.
• Valid state driver’s license, as applicable.
• 1-2 years experience in Ultrasound required.
• Ability to work at several locations.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
• Local travel may be required.
• The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
• All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Physical Requirements:

The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

• More than 50% of the time:
• Sit, stand, walk.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
• See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.
• Less than 50% of the time:
• Stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Climb and balance.
• Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).

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Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.