UltraSound Technician - Regist

BronxCare Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BronxCare Health System is seeking an experienced Ultrasound Technologist in New York, NY. The role requires conducting ultrasound examinations and providing clinical supervision to students and residents. Key responsibilities include ensuring patient comfort, maintaining departmental standards, and compliance with safety regulations.

Candidates should hold a New York State License and have at least one year of experience in ultrasound practices, alongside computer skills relevant to the hospital's system.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience performing ultrasound examinations.
• Valid New York State License as an Ultrasound Technologist.
• Proficient in technology related to ultrasound systems.
• Knowledgeable in using hospital computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ultrasound exams of various body areas and provide preliminary reports.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies concerning patient safety and care.
• Instruct and supervise ultrasound students and Radiology residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the work area.

Skills

Ultrasound examinations

Patient care

Interpersonal communication

Education

New York State License as Ultrasound Technologist

Training in Ultrasound systems

Tools

Hospital computer system

Job description

Overview

Performs ultrasound exams (including on portable equipment) of abdomen, pelvis, major vessels, small parts (including breast, thyroid, testicular, popliteal, pyloric stenosis and appendicitis studies) and neonatal brains. Instructs and provides clinical supervision to ultrasound students and Radiology residents in specific area of expertise. Gives verbal preliminary reports of sonogram results to M.D.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors, and other employees.
• Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvement activities of the assigned department. Contribution and participation includes data collection, analysis, implementation of and compliance with risk management and claims activities, support of and participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, consistent adherence to the specific rules and regulations of the BronxCare Health System (a) Safety and Security Policies, (b) Risk Management: Incident and Occurrence Reporting, (c) Infection Control Policies and Procedures and (d) Patient and Customer Service.
• Performs ultrasound exams (including on portable equipment) of abdomen, pelvis, major vessels, small parts (including breast, thyroid, testicular, pylorus and appendix studies), neonatal brains and Obstetrical studies.
• Performs Doppler studies of the carotids, abdomen, pelvis, small parts and peripheral vascular.
• Performs intra‑cavity ultrasound studies (endovaginal and endorectal).
• Performs localizations for invasive procedures under ultrasound guidance.
• Schedules patients for sonography and arranges for patients to be prepped.
• Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance to hospital policy.
• Instructs and provides clinical supervision to ultrasound students and Radiology residents in specific area of expertise. Gives verbal preliminary reports of sonogram results to M.D.
• Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Functions independently with regard to individualizing each exam relative to clinical history. Transports patients to and from Ultrasound as required. Provides patient comfort (e.g., bedpans, blankets) as required.
• Keeps current regarding developments in trends and techniques of diagnostic sonography by reading technical journals, participating in in‑service education programs, attending conferences, etc.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

Qualifications

• One (1) year experience performing Ultrasound examinations.
• New York State License as Ultrasound Technologist.
• Training in Ultrasound systems.
• Computer knowledge.