Ultrasound Technician-Wakefield (JR231474)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound studies of carotid, peripheral, venous, arterial systems and related plethysmographic testing. Role includes preliminary interpretation and timely communication to referring physicians.

Hours are Thursday and Friday 9a-5:30p, Saturday 7a-3:30p; ARDMS certification and 1–3 years' experience required, with EPIC and GE PACS proficient workflow management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Program.
• Registered Specialty with the ARDMS.
• 1–3 years clinical ultrasound experience.
• Requires 30 CE credits per 3-year rolling triennium to maintain active ARDMS status.
• Knowledge 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and quality diagnostic studies; correlate with contrast angiography/CT scan/MR/operative findings/patient outcome.
• Interact with and educate referring physicians; ensure proper exams are ordered for shorter length of stay and efficient technologist workflow.
• Review diagnostic findings with Tech/Med Director; ensure all exam reports are issued within 24–48 hrs and support excellent customer satisfaction.
• Maintain adherence to imaging workflow in EPIC and GE PACS; track exams and verify labeling and orientation.
• Maintain equipment and general lab appearance with minimal downtime and professional appearance.
• Stock supplies; maintain par stock and ensure supplies are on hand as needed.
• Retrieve linen from laundry; ensure availability as needed.

Skills

Ultrasound operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Program

ARDMS Registered Specialty

Associates Degree (preferred)

Tools

EPIC System

GE PACS

Trophon disinfection systems

Workstation/PC skills

Job description

Introduction

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

Overview

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.

For 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.

Responsibilities

• 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