Per Diem Ultrasound Technologist - Brooklyn

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 82,656 - 110,208; Part time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is seeking a Per Diem Ultrasound Technologist in Brooklyn to perform independent sonographic exams and communicate results. The role involves daily laboratory operations, patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, QA, and adherence to high medical ethics.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience with ARDMS certification. Excellent communication with all levels of staff is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 1 year of ultrasound experience.
• ARDMS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasonographic scans on patients as ordered by physicians.
• Operates ultrasound equipment and ensures quality images for interpretation.
• Maintains patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Keeps accurate records of examinations and results.
• Assists with equipment maintenance and QA activities.
• Explains procedures to patients to ensure cooperation and optimal results.

Skills

Communication skills

ARDMS

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem Ultrasound Technologist - Brooklyn. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography, responsible for daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and age-related criteria pertinent to the patients served in his/her assigned area.
• Completes assigned scans in a timely manner.
• Observes, reports significant physical, or safety status changes in the patient's condition to the Nursing Staff, Perinatologist and/or designated physician.
• Operates equipment as directed.
• Position and transfers patients comfortably and safely.
• Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients correctly.
• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful and consistent manner.
• Maintains equipment for optimum usage availability.
• Assembles methods and necessary information and film for Perinatologist.
• Explains procedures to the patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
• Makes hard copy images as directed and documents test as completed.
• Disinfects vaginal probes and maintains log as needed.
• Conducts scanning procedures using ultrasonic equipment.
• Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by physician for patients.

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a High School Diploma. Minimum 1 year of experience. ARDMS.

Required Licenses: Reg Ultrasound Tech - Cert

Preferred Qualifications: Adult and Pediatric ED experience.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well‑being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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