Ultrasound Technologist

Northwell Health; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, where you will play a crucial role in patient diagnosis through ultrasound exams. This position involves utilizing high-frequency ultrasonic waves to aid in the diagnosis of diseases, collaborating closely with clinicians to ensure the appropriateness of studies, and performing essential administrative tasks. Your expertise will be vital in preparing patients, operating sophisticated ultrasound equipment, and maintaining accurate records of examinations. If you are passionate about patient care and technical excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
• 1-3 years of technical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and performs ultrasound exams for diagnosis.
• Documents image details and maintains records of exams performed.
• Calibrates ultrasound equipment and troubleshoots issues.

Skills

Ultrasound Procedures

Technical Judgment

Patient Care

Collaboration with Clinicians

Education

Vocational or Technical School Diploma

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Performs ultrasound exams for interpretation to aid in patient diagnosis. Utilizes independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. Collaborates with clinicians to ensure appropriateness of studies and performs related administrative tasks.

Job Responsibility

1. Prepares patient for ultrasound exam. Positions patient on examination table according to departmental standard operating procedures. Explains procedures in layman’s terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
2. Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation with ultrasound exam being performed.
3. Consults with referring physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate ultrasound exam required.
4. Sets up equipment to administer particular exam in a timely fashion. Uses settings on machines to assure accurate results, using technical judgment.
5. Performs ultrasound procedures and recognizes significance of structures visualized in the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathologic processes.
6. Determines need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.
7. Observes patient during entire examination. Recognizes and reports any changes in patient’s condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by patient including: fainting, discoloration, etc. in accordance with procedures.
8. Documents image details and labels study. Maintains records and logs exams performed.
9. Performs frequent calibration checks/adjustments on ultrasound equipment and troubleshoots mechanical problems, as necessary.
10. 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

Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
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 Sonographer (RVS).
1-3 years of technical experience required.