Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist: General - Contract - Garden City

Northwell Health; Village of Lake Success (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to perform ultrasound exams that aid in patient diagnosis. This role involves utilizing independent judgment to apply high-frequency ultrasonic waves, preparing patients, and collaborating with clinicians to ensure the appropriateness of studies. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and the ability to recognize significant structures during examinations. Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization where your expertise will make a significant impact on patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of technical experience in ultrasound imaging required.
• Specialized certifications as needed, ARMDS in multiple areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for ultrasound exams and explains procedures.
• Sets up equipment and ensures accurate results using technical judgment.

Skills

Ultrasound Imaging

Technical Judgment

Patient Care

Education

Vocational or Technical School Diploma

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

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 multiple areas

• 1-3 years of technical experience, required

• BLS through the American Heart Assocation 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).