Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist: Vascular $70/hr - Flexstaff

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

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an ultrasound technologist to perform examinations and interpret images to aid in patient diagnosis. The role emphasizes independent judgment and collaboration with clinicians to ensure appropriate studies.

The position requires certification and hands-on expertise with ultrasound equipment, and includes routine documentation and equipment maintenance tasks. The successful candidate will explain procedures to patients, prepare them for exams, consult with referring

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a current RDMS and any vascular subspecialty certification as required.
• BLS certification is required by the institution and accrediting bodies.
• 1–3 years of technical ultrasound experience is typical for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and positions for ultrasound exam; explains procedures to reduce anxiety.
• Obtains imaging and reports for correlation; consults with referring physician as needed.
• Sets up equipment and adjusts settings for accurate results using clinical judgment.
• Recognizes structures and differentiates artifacts from pathology; determines need for further evaluation.
• Monitors patient during exam; reports any condition changes promptly.
• Documents images and maintains exam logs; performs minor repairs and calibration checks.
• Performs related duties as required; adheres to ADA-related essential functions.

Skills

Vascular ultrasound

BLS certified

Ultrasound equipment operation

Education

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification

ARMDS in Vascular

Tools

Ultrasound machines

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 Vascular
• 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).