Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist: Echo $65hr - Flexstaff

Northwell Health; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northwell Health in New York is seeking an ultrasound technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams and assist in patient diagnosis.

You will apply non-ionizing, high-frequency ultrasound, use professional judgment, and collaborate with clinicians to determine the appropriate exam while handling related administrative duties.

Required: ARDMS certification, 1–3 years of experience, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Diploma from a vocational/technical school is required.
• Current ARDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) certification is required, with ARMDS in AE as applicable.
• 1–3 years of technical ultrasound experience; BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsabilités

• Prepares patient for ultrasound exam and positions patient on examination table.
• Obtains imaging and reports for correlation with the ultrasound exam and consults with referring physicians.
• Sets up equipment and adjusts machine settings to ensure accurate results.
• Recognizes artifacts vs. pathologic findings and determines if further evaluation is needed.
• Monitors patient during exam and reports changes in condition.
• Documents image details and labels studies; maintains logs and records.
• Performs minor equipment repairs and calibration checks as needed.

Connaissances

Technical experience

BLS certification

Formation

Vocational or Technical school Diploma

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification

ARMDS in AE

BLS through the American Heart Association

Description du poste

Performs ultrasound exams for interpretation to aid in patient diagnosis. Utilizes independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. Collaborates with clinicians to ensure appropriateness of studies and performs related administrative tasks.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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 minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts ultrasound equipment, when necessary and troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs 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

Job Qualifications:

• Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
• Current Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed, ARMDS in AE
• 1-3 years of technical experience, required
• BLS through the American Heart Association required

*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).