Ultrasound Technician-Wakefield

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY, seeks a Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist to perform comprehensive ultrasound studies, including color Doppler and 3D imaging of carotid, peripheral, and visceral systems. The role emphasizes accuracy and timely communication with physicians.

The technologist will provide preliminary interpretations, transmit results to referring physicians, and maintain EPIC/GE PACS workflows while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Program
• Registered ARDMS in a specialty
• 1–3 years of clinical ultrasound experience
• Knowledge of B-Mode, M-Mode, color and Doppler imaging
• Experience with EPIC and GE PACS systems
• 30 CE credits per 3-year cycle to maintain active ARDMS status

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound studies for carotid, peripheral, and visceral circulations
• Provide preliminary interpretation and transmit results to referring physicians
• Ensure exam reports are out within 24–48 hrs
• Maintain imaging workflow in EPIC and GE PACS and verify labeling and orientation
• Maintain patient care and equipment quality

Skills

ARDMS Registered

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Education

Registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Program graduate

Associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tools

EPIC system

GE PACS

Job description

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: $55.14

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 Degree

Montefiore 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.

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Mission

Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore’s mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve. Montefiore's state-of-the-art facilities include the internationally-recognized Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise. An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team! To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives.

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