Ultrasound Technologist

Northwell Health; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Riverhead, NY, is seeking an ultrasound technologist to perform diagnostic and screening ultrasound exams. You will work with physicians to ensure accurate exam details and optimal image quality, while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

The role requires completing exams per established standards, documenting results in the medical record, and supporting quality control, equipment calibration, and supply management in a fast-paced radiology department.

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited Ultrasound program required.
• One of the listed ultrasound credentials required.
• Prior imaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians to confirm exam details and image quality.
• Enter patient history and requisition data for correlation.
• Explain procedures and position patient; use shielding as needed.
• Set up ultrasound equipment and obtain correct exposure.
• Perform exams according to division standards and procedures.
• Assist during ultrasound-guided procedures as needed.
• Ensure image quality; label data and transmit to radiologist.
• Document exam and results in patient medical records.
• Calibrate and clean equipment; perform quality control tests.
• Maintain supply inventory and keep area clean and safe.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for safe, continuous care.

Skills

Ultrasound operation

Collaborative skills

Patient communication

Education

Graduate from accredited Ultrasound program

RDMS / RDCS / RCS / ACS / RVT / RVS / RT(S) credential

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

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).