Ultrasound Technologist-Per Diem-Kingston

Northern Dutchess Hospital; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Dutchess Hospital is seeking an ultrasound technologist to perform sonic imaging across OB/GYN, abdomen, pediatric extremities and vascular studies. The role requires applying professional judgment and maintaining high ethical standards while delivering patient-centered care.

Graduates from AMA-approved schools of Sonography with RDMS/ARRT (S) credentials are preferred; unregistered applicants must register within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an A.M.A. approved school of Sonography.
• 2 years experience preferred.
• RDMS or ARRT (S) strongly preferred. Unregistered sonographers must be registered within one year of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasonic imaging and related procedures in OB/GYN, abdomen, pediatric extremities and vascular procedures.
• Demonstrates anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner.

Education

Graduate from an A.M.A. approved school of Sonography

Job description

Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary of Job Purpose:

Provides health care services applying sonic energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs ultrasonic imaging and related procedures in the following areas: OB/GYN, abdomen, pediatric extremities and vascular procedures. Demonstrates anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgement in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient’s conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Population served based on scope of services in the department.

Essential Job Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate from an A.M.A. approved school of Sonography
• Experience: 2 years experience preferred
• License: RDMS or ARRT (S)- Strongly preferred. Unregistered sonographers must be registered within one year of hire date.

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital

Org Unit: 1343

Department: Diagnostics/Imaging - MMK

Exempt: No

Rate Range :$46.37 - $57.98