Senior Ultrasound Technologist

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Ultrasound Technologist to guide and perform ultrasound exams. The role involves patient preparation, technical operation of ultrasound equipment, and staff training. Candidates should possess relevant credentials and experience in sonography.

Qualifications

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) and related credentials required.
• 3-5 years of technical experience in sonography.
• Ability to handle complex sonography issues.

Responsibilities

• Guides Ultrasound Technologists in performing exams.
• Prepares patients and explains procedures.
• Performs ultrasound procedures and documents results.

Skills

Technical judgment

Patient care

Sonography expertise

Education

Vocational or Technical school Diploma

Job description

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Base pay range

$82,500.00/yr - $136,340.00/yr

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

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

Qualifications

Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.

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).

Experience: 3-5 Years of technical experience required.

Additional Salary Details

The listed salary range and/or hourly rate are potential base compensations and may be modified based on several factors such as location, experience, credentials, and internal policies.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care