Ultrasound Technologist

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an Ultrasound Technologist. In this role, you will perform ultrasound exams to aid in patient diagnosis, utilizing your technical skills and judgment. Collaborate with clinicians and ensure accurate results while maintaining patient comfort. This position offers a competitive salary range based on skills and experience, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of technical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for ultrasound exam and explains procedures.
• Performs ultrasound procedures and documents image details.
• Calibrates and troubleshoots ultrasound equipment.

Skills

Technical Judgment

Collaboration

Education

Vocational or Technical school Diploma

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

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Base pay range

$82,500.00/yr - $136,340.00/yr

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 Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.

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).

Experience: 1-3 Years of technical experience required.

Additional Salary Details

The listed salary range and/or hourly rate is a good faith estimate and may be modified based on various factors such as location, experience, credentials, and internal policies.

Other Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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