Ultrasound Technician-Wakefield

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,667 - 89,254; Part time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield is seeking a part-time Ultrasound Technician to perform diagnostic ultrasound studies of carotid, arterial and venous systems, including color Doppler and 3D imaging.

The ideal candidate is ARDMS-registered, graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound program, and proficient with EPIC and GE PACS; shift is nights with alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Program.
• 1-3 years clinical ultrasound experience.
• ARDMS registered and continuing education credits.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate diagnostic ultrasound studies of carotid, peripheral, venous and arterial systems.
• Provide preliminary interpretation and transmittal of results to referring physicians.
• Maintain EPIC and GE PACS workflow; ensure reports issued within 24–48 hours.
• Maintain equipment and a high standard of patient care during examinations.
• Stock supplies and ensure proper lab appearance and safety practices.

Skills

Color Doppler ultrasound

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Communication with physicians

Education

Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Program

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

EPIC

GE PACS

Trophon disinfection systems

Job description

## Ultrasound Technician-WakefieldApplylocations: 600 East 233rd Streettime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR231474**City/State:**Bronx, New York**Grant Funded:**No**Department:**RAD - Operations Wakefield**Bargaining Unit:**1199**Work Shift:**Night**Work Days:**ALTERNATE WEEKENDS**Scheduled Hours:**12 AM-8 AM**Scheduled Daily Hours:**7.5 HOURS**Hourly Rate:**$55.14For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.**Job Summary** This position performs all diagnostic laboratory tests including color Doppler ultrasound evaluation of the carotid, peripheral, (upper and lower extremity) and visceral venous and arterial systems as well as plethysmographic testing of the arterial and venous circulation. This position is also responsible for preliminary interpretation and transmittal of study results to referring physicians.The hours for this position are Thursday and Friday 9a-530p, Saturday 7a-330p. **Essential Functions*** Perform accurate and quality diagnostic studies \* Correlation with contrast angiography/CT scan/MR/operative findings/patient outcome* Interaction w/ and education of referring physician \* Shortened length of stay because proper exams are ordered. Efficient use of technologist staff* Review diagnostic findings with Tech/Med Director \* All exam reports are out within 24- 48 hrs. Excellent customer satisfaction* Maintain adherence to the imaging workflow in EPIC and GE PACS. Includes tracking exams in EPIC throughout all the steps in process, verifying images in PACS to insure patient exam types, labeling and orientation are correct. Maintain quality patient care (eg. IV pump operation, oxygen delivery, patient modesty, etc.)* Maintain equipment and general lab appearance \* Minimal to no "down time" on instrumentation. Compliment form patients, visitors, referring physicians regarding clean and professional appearance.* Stock supplies \* Par stock maintained and supplies are on hand as needed* Retrieve linen from laundry \* Linen and towels are available as needed**REQUIREMENTS:*** High School Diploma/GED* Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Program* Registered Specialty with the ARDMS* 1-3 years clinical ultrasound experience* Requires 30 CE credits per three year rolling triennium to maintain active ARDMS status.* Knowledge/ability to operate diagnostic ultrasound units capable of B Mode, M Mode, color and pulse wave Doppler and 3D imaging.* Ability to utilize EPIC medical information system.* Ability to utilize GE PACS. Ability to utilize Trophon disinfection systems.* Workstation/PC operational knowledge.**PREFERRED:*** Associates DegreeMontefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.