Vascular Ultrasound Coordinator — Per Diem

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mount Sinai Health System in New York, NY seeks a Vascular Coordinator to perform basic and advanced ultrasound examinations following established protocols.

You will review doctor interpretations, assist interventional procedures, optimize imaging quality, and ensure patient safety while educating patients. Qualifications include a two-year ultrasound program, ARDMS RDMS, and at least one year of ultrasound experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year ultrasound program with clinical and didactic education.
• 1 year experience performing ultrasounds preferred.
• RDMS certification by ARDMS.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and advanced ultrasound scans as prescribed by established protocols.
• Reviews doctors’ interpretations and patient files, and monitor patients.
• Assists in the performance of interventional procedures.
• Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of ultrasound images.
• Captures images onto PACS system and transfers images to physician workstations
• Evaluates images prior to the release of patients to ensure the study is diagnostic.
• Prepares the exam room for procedures by ensuring all inventory and stock prior to arrival of radiologist.
• Participates in the performance and documentation of quality control, quality assurance and improvement activities.
• Informs appropriate personnel of any equipment failure and documents type of problem and any associated downtime.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment to comply with established infection control and departmental protocols. Operates and cares for testing equipment.
• Provides patient education related to specific ultrasound study.
• Ensures the safety of patients and family members.
• Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients, family members and other employees.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

RDMS

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Two-year ultrasound program

Job description

The Mount Sinai Health System in New York, NY seeks a Vascular Coordinator to perform basic and advanced ultrasound examinations following established protocols.

You will review doctor interpretations, assist interventional procedures, optimize imaging quality, and ensure patient safety while educating patients. Qualifications include a two-year ultrasound program, ARDMS RDMS, and at least one year of ultrasound experience.