Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist: Echo $70hr - Flexstaff

Northwell Health; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an ultrasound technologist in Bay Shore, NY to perform high‑frequency non‑ionizing ultrasound exams with independent judgment. You will collaborate with clinicians to ensure study appropriateness and maintain accurate imaging records for diagnostic correlation.

The role requires an RDMS certification, a vocational/technical diploma, and 1–3 years of experience, along with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Certification RDMS is required; additional certifications may be needed per department.
• 1–3 years of ultrasound technical experience.
• BLS certification as required by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for ultrasound exam and positions patient on table per SOPs; explains procedures.
• Obtains pertinent imaging and reports; consults with referring physician for history.
• Sets up equipment and adjusts settings to ensure accurate results and timely exams.
• Recognizes findings and determines need for further evaluations beyond initial instructions.
• Observes patient during exam and reports any changes or adverse symptoms.
• Documents image details and maintains logs of exams performed.
• Performs minor repairs and calibration checks; troubleshoots equipment as needed.

Skills

Technical experience

Education

Diploma from vocational or technical school

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification

ARMDS in AE

BLS through the American Heart Association

Job description

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).