Ultrasound Tech

Westchester Medical Center; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center in Kingston, NY seeks an ultrasound technologist to perform OB/GYN, abdominal, and vascular exams using advanced techniques. You will collaborate with radiologists to ensure high-quality patient care and adhere to all clinical protocols.

The role requires experience in ultrasound, proficiency with RIS/HIS and PACS, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement within a dynamic Diagnostic Imaging team.

Qualifications

• Two years experience preferred in OB/GYN, abdominal, small parts and vascular sonography.
• Graduate from an accredited Radiology, and/or Ultrasound program.
• ARDMS/ARRT registration or eligibility in OB-GYN, abdominal and vascular preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs multiple ultrasound exams in OB-GYN, abdominal, and vascular using correct technical skills.
• Recognizes significant anatomical structures, differentiating between normal and abnormal anatomy and artifacts.
• Interacts with staff physicians and radiologists to produce high quality patient exams; refers unusual findings to radiologists for evaluation or follow-up.
• Follows department protocols; adapts to changes when necessary.
• Maintains accurate records; uses RIS and HIS; ensures PACS data accuracy.
• Uses hospital resources wisely; demonstrates respect for equipment and property.
• Keeps exam rooms stocked with supplies and manages probe sterilization.
• Rotates on-call and holiday scheduling; flexes scheduling to meet department needs.
• Participates in CQI and QA programs; contributes to data collection; resolves PACS QA issues.
• Identifies patient scheduling and testing needs and communicates assignments clearly.

Skills

OB/GYN ultrasound

Abdominal ultrasound

Vascular ultrasound

PACS access

RIS/HIS usage

Education

High School graduate or equivalent; accredited Radiology/Ultrasound program

Tools

PACS

RIS/HIS

Job description

To provide the department of Diagnostic Imaging with high quality ultrasound exams, at the same time, providing the patient with the highest standard of care. RESPONSIBILITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs Multiple Ultrasound exams in the areas of Ob-gyn, abdominal, and vascular, using the correct technical skills.
• Able to recognize significant anatomical structures, differentiating between normal and abnormal anatomy and artifacts.
• Interacts with staff Physicians and radiologists to produce high quality patient exams, to provide quality patient care using all pertinent clinical data (history, prior exams). Refers anything unusual to the radiologists for evaluation, action or follow-up.
• Follows set protocols that are patient specific. Able to adapt to changes when necessary.
• Maintains accurate records pertinent to patients and equipment. Utilizes the RIS and HIS to its fullest capacity. Ensures all patient data in PACS is accurate.
• Uses Hospital resources wisely. Demonstrates respect of property, taking care not to damage equipment.
• Keeps supplies and linens stocked in exam rooms. Fills cidex sterilization containers and removes probes.
• Rotates "on call" and holiday scheduling as needed. Able to flex scheduling to suit the needs of the Hospital and the department.
• Participates in department CQI and QA programs. Participates in data collection. Ensures all PACS QA issues are resolved.
• Identify patient scheduling and testing needs, match to available resources and communicate the assignment and schedule. Insure tracking to ensure compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE

• Two years experience preferred in OB/GYN, abdominal, small parts and vascular sonography.

EDUCATION

• High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate from an accredited Radiology, and/or Ultrasound program.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Cross training into Ultrasound from Diagnostic Imaging, and from Ultrasound into other modalities is acceptable if licensure permits.
• Applicants must be registered or registry eligible by the A.R.D.M.S./ARRT Ob-gyn, abdominal, and vascular preferred.

OTHER

• Memberships in professional Organizations. Must keep current CMEs for licensure.
• ARDMS Registry is mandated for ACR accreditation. Employees must comply with ACR regulations on certification.