Ultrasound Technologist #Per Diem

61st Street Service Corp; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

61st Street Service Corporation supports ColumbiaDoctors, a large Northeast healthcare network, by providing ultrasound operations across multiple sites.

The Ultrasound Technologist performs acquisitions, processing, and archiving of ultrasound images, while caring for patients in a collaborative environment. This role includes core biopsies and various sonographic exams with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalency.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Must have NYS License.
• ARDMS certified.
• Current BLS required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong de-escalation abilities.
• Detail-oriented, flexible, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients, visitors, vendors, and staff.
• Perform ultrasounds and general radiologic procedures.
• Review imaging requests for clinical appropriateness.
• Assist radiologist in reviewing questionable orders.
• Position patient and optimize imaging to ensure quality.
• Monitor patient status and coordinate with care team.
• Perform a wide range of sonographic examinations on adults and children.
• Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment; document performance data.

Job description

Top Healthcare Provider Network

The 61st Street Service Corporation provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors This position will support ColumbiaDoctors one of the largest multi specialty practices in the Northeast ColumbiaDoctors practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2800 physicians surgeons dentists and nurses offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties Opportunity to grow as part of the Ultrasound Technologist Career Ladder

Job Summary

The Ultrasound Technologist will work in a collaborative environment to provide superior patient care The incumbent will perform all duties associated with acquisition processing submission for interpretation and archiving of ultrasound images and will be responsible for the care of the patient while in the ultrasound area

Job Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with patients visitors vendors and all faculty and staff
• Perform ultrasounds and general radiological procedures
• Review imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided
• Review all questionable orders with the radiologist and at the radiologists discretion the referring physician
• Position patient and select appropriate options to ensure best case imaging
• Observe patient while in the ultrasound area for change in status and make appropriate intervention or contact primary care givers for instruction
• Judge diagnostic quality of finished medical images prior to submission to radiologist for interpretation
• Offer detailed explanation of diagnostic procedures to patients and answer questions as appropriate
• Set up and assist with sonographic core biopsies
• FNAs and hysterosonogramssaline infused sonograms
• Independently perform a wide range of sonographic examinations on adult and pediatric patients
• abdominal soft tissue gynecological renal thyroid scrotal vascular and musculoskeletal exams
• Operate and maintain equipment on a daily basis maintaining logbooks with equipment performance data schedule PM perform QA maintain records required for and participate in inspections
• Perform clerical responsibilities associated with acquisition processing and archiving of patient records
• Address any service calls and follow up as required or as directed based on operational need
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalency
• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience
• NYS License
• ARDMS certified
• Current BLS required
• Must have excellent communication skills interpersonal skills and a strong ability to deescalate stressful situations
• Candidate must demonstrate strong aptitude for detail flexibility punctuality and ability to work independently
• Must demonstrate strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Must be able to make sound judgments and execute the appropriate actions based on the needs of patients and knowledge of facility policies and procedures
• Basic proficiency in computer skills including but not limited to Electronic Health Systems Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word email systems etc
• Will provide coverage as requested throughout practices multiple sites and flexible schedule

Hourly Rate Ranges

Hourly Rate Ranges 5565 7517

Employer Information

61st Street Service Corporation At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal state and local civil rights laws