Ultrasound Technologist

Northwell Career Site; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic and screening ultrasound exams, collaborating with physicians to ensure image quality and patient safety.

Responsibilities include documenting exams, preparing patients, operating equipment, adhering to safety standards, and providing backup support in other sonographic modalities as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited Ultrasound program required.
• Credentials such as RDMS, RDCS, RCS, ACS, RVT, RVS, or RT(S) required.
• Prior imaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Physician/Radiologist to confirm exam details and image quality.
• Enters patient history from requisitions for correlation with the exam.
• Explains procedures to patients and ensures proper positioning and safety.
• Sets up equipment and operates controls to obtain correct exposure.
• Performs ultrasound exams per division standards and assists during ultrasound-guided procedures.
• Provides backup support in other sonographic modalities as appropriate.
• Observes patient safety, reports changes to clinician, labels and transmits images.
• Documents exam results in patient records and maintains equipment and supplies.
• Calibrates/cleans equipment and performs quality control; keeps work area orderly.
• Collaborates with healthcare team for continuity of care and safety.

Education

Graduate from an accredited Ultrasound program

RDMS

RDCS

RCS

ACS

RVT

RVS

RT(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.

Shift Details: Monday-Friday, 9:30a-6p

*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).