Ultrasound Technician - Bellevue

NYU Grossman School of Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and wellness

Job summary

NYU Grossman School of Medicine invites applications for an Ultrasound Technician - Bellevue. The successful candidate will perform vascular ultrasound testing, including duplex scanning, arterial and venous Doppler, and related techniques, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Requires ARDMS eligibility or registration and completion of an ultrasound program. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within NYU Langone Health.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs vascular ultrasound testing including duplex, arterial and venous Doppler, and associated procedures.
• Prepares and sterilizes equipment and supplies per departmental procedures.
• Interacts with patients, verifies identity, and explains procedures to ensure comfort and privacy.
• Maintains and sanitizes equipment; performs preventive maintenance as required.
• Documents vascular examinations and communicates results to physicians.

Skills

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree and ultrasound program

Job description

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Ultrasound Technician - Bellevue. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing all methods of vascular ultrasound testing which include Duplex Scanning, Arterial Doppler and Pulse Volume Recordings, Venous Doppler, and Strain Gauge, Plethysmography, and OPG techniques.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides for Patient comfort and arranges equipment for procedure.
• Prepares equipment and supplies according to established departmental procedures.
• Interacts with patients by identifying self to patient and verifies the identity of the patient by checking the patients ID bracelet or verbal acknowledgement by patient.
• Explains the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly. Provides for patient privacy at all times.
• Maintains equipment in proper functioning order. Cleans and prepares equipment of patient application.
• Sterilizes equipment after each isolation patient in accordance with nursing and departmental policies.
• Performs predetermined, preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is operating efficiently.
• Documents the vascular exam according to departmental procedures.
• Selects, cuts, and mounts segments of scans in order to visualize flow studies, both normal and abnormal. Enters, maintains, and records all pertinent patient data . Informs physician of any changes in patients condition or pertinent findings from examination.
• Performs, assesses, and critiques the patients Doppler deciding what is necessary for a complete diagnostic study based on initial request and preliminary results of procedures.
• Alerts the appropriate medical staff of abnormalities that require immediate attention. Compares present echocardiograms to previous studies to monitor changes in present status. Carries out assignments within a realistic time frame.
• Administers vascular procedures by operating computerized ultrasound equipment and recording devices.
• Utilizes patient chart in obtaining pertinent history as necessary. Demonstrates a working knowledge of normal vascular anatomy and hemodynamics, as well as the major disease processes of the Cerebral Vascular and Peripheral Vascular systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree ( Two years of college) and completion of one year program in Ultrasound
• Registered or registry eligible to take the Registry exam (ARDMS) within 1 year of hire date or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Registered by ARDMS.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $111,221.85 - $124,647.30 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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