Senior Ultrasound Technologist

Northwell Health; Baywood (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Ultrasound Technologist to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will guide fellow technologists in performing ultrasound exams that aid in patient diagnosis. Your expertise will ensure that patients are prepared and comfortable during procedures while maintaining high standards of care and technical accuracy. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced ultrasound technology and contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment. If you are passionate about patient care and have a strong technical background, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
• 3-5 years of technical experience in ultrasound required.

Responsibilities

• Guides Ultrasound Technologists in performing ultrasound exams.
• Prepares patients and explains procedures to relieve anxiety.
• Documents image details and maintains records of exams.

Skills

Ultrasound Procedures

Patient Care

Technical Judgment

Documentation Skills

Education

Vocational or Technical school Diploma

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Guides Ultrasound Technologists in performing ultrasound exams for interpretation to aid in patient diagnosis. Performs all functions of an Ultrasound Technologist.

Job Responsibilities

1. Participates in orientation and ongoing training of staff.
2. Handles and/or acts as a resource for difficult or complex sonography issues.
3. 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.
4. Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation with ultrasound exam being performed.
5. Consults with referring physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate ultrasound exam required.
6. Sets up equipment to administer particular exam in a timely fashion. Uses settings on machines to assure accurate results, using technical judgment.
7. Performs ultrasound procedures and recognizes significance of structures visualized in the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathologic processes.
8. Determines need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.
9. 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.
10. Documents image details and labels study. Maintains records and logs exams performed.
11. Performs frequent calibration checks/adjustments on ultrasound equipment and troubleshoots mechanical problems, as necessary.
12. 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

1. Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
2. One (1) of the following credentials required: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS).
3. 3-5 years of technical experience, required.
4. MFM and OBGYN experience, preferred.

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).