Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist: Echo $65hr - FlexStaff

Northwell; New York (NY); In loco; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwell Health seeks a skilled ultrasound technologist to prepare patients, position them, and perform exams in a fast-paced radiology department.

You will optimize image quality, document findings, and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure accurate diagnoses. The role requires a vocational diploma, RDMS certification (ARDMS or CCI), BLS, and 1–3 years of experience; candidates must communicate clearly with patients and colleagues.

Competenze

• Vocational or technical diploma required.
• Current RDMS certification (ARDMS/CCI) required.
• 1–3 years of ultrasound experience required.
• BLS certification through AHA required.

Mansioni

• Prepare patients for ultrasound exams and position correctly.
• Set up equipment and adjust machine settings for accurate results.
• Explain procedures in layman terms to reduce patient anxiety.
• Obtain pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports for correlation.
• Discuss patient history with referring physician as needed.
• Document image details and maintain exam records.
• Perform routine equipment calibration and minor repairs.

Conoscenze

Equipment setup

Image optimization

Patient positioning

Formazione

RDMS Certification (ARDMS/CCI)

BLS through American Heart Association

Descrizione del lavoro

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. (ARDMS or CCI required)

1-3 years of technical experience, required

BLS through the AHA, 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).