Ultrasound Technologist

Northwell; City of Glen Cove (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Glen Cove, NY seeks an Ultrasound Technician to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams. The role requires collaboration with radiologists, patient history intake, and accurate image acquisition.

You will assist in ultrasound-guided procedures and maintain equipment and records. Candidates should be graduates of an accredited ultrasound program and hold RDMS/RDCS/RCS or equivalent credentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited Ultrasound or related program.
• RDMS, RDCS, RCS, ACS, RVT, RVS, or RT(S) credentials required or preferred.
• Prior imaging experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Physician/Radiologist to confirm exam details and ensure image quality.
• Enter patient history and requisition data for correlation with exam.
• Explain procedure to patient and position for optimal imaging; use shields and supports as needed.
• Set up equipment and operate controls to obtain correct exposure for each exam.
• Perform ultrasound exams per division standards and procedures.
• Assist physician during ultrasound-guided procedures as needed.
• Provide backup support in other sonographic modalities as appropriate.
• Monitor patient status and report safety concerns to the clinician.
• Ensure image quality and proper labeling; transmit images to Radiologist and medical records.
• Document exam and results in the patient record.
• Calibrate and clean equipment; perform quality control tests and report repairs.
• Monitor inventory and keep work area clean and organized according to safety standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality control activities.
• Performs related duties as required; all essential under ADA.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Education

Graduate from accredited Ultrasound or related program

RDMS

RDCS

RCS

ACS

RVT

RVS

R.T.(S)

Job description

Job Description

Utilizes non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic wave equipment to perform diagnostic and screening ultrasound exams.

Job Responsibility

• 1.Collaborates with Physician/Radiologist to confirm required exam details and ensure optimal quality of images.


• 2.Enters patient history and other pertinent information obtained from a requisition for correlation with exam being performed.


• 3.Explains procedure to patient. Ensures patient is positioned appropriately for exam. Utilizes shields, immobilization and supportive devices, as needed.


• 4.Sets-up equipment to administer particular exam and operates controls to obtain correct exposure.


• 5.Performs ultrasound exams according to established standards and procedures of division.


• 6.Assists Physician during procedures requiring ultrasound guidance, as needed.


• 7.Provides backup support in other sonographic modalities, as appropriate.


• 8.Observes patient and recognizes any changes in condition according to established safety standards. Promptly reports to appropriate clinician.


• 9.Ensures image quality and labels with required information. Transmits images to Radiologist and required record-keeping systems.


• 10.Documents exam and results in patient’s medical record.


• 11.Calibrates and cleans equipment. Performs regular quality control tests and promptly reports any repair needs to management.


• 12.Monitors and maintains supply inventory in assigned areas.


• 13.Keeps work area and clean and organized, according to established safety standards


• 14.Collaborates with healthcare team to ensure seamless continuity of care and optimal patient safety.


• 15.Participates in performance improvement and quality control activities.


• 16.Performs related duties, as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• 1.Graduate from accredited Ultrasound or related program, required


• 2.One (1) of the following credentials required:


• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS),


• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS),


• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS),


• Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS),


• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT),


• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS),


• Registered Technologist in Sonography (R.T.(S)).


• 3.Prior imaging experience, preferred.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).