Ultrasound Technologist - Per Diem - NYU Langone South Shore Heart - Rockville Centre
New York University Langone Medical Center
Ultrasound Technologist – Per Diem – NYU Langone South Shore Heart – Rockville Centre
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- 1131177_RR00093636
- Radiology, NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island (WUH), NYUL FGP SS Heart (W8131)
- Temp
- NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island (WUH)
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- Varies
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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Ultrasound Technologist – Per Diem – NYU Langone South Shore Heart – Rockville Centre.
In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing diagnostic examinations using sonography. The Ultrasound Technologist may be responsible depending on work location for daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, reports of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The sonographer maintains aHigh standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase their level of understanding & knowledge of the field, disease(s), and new procedures as they evolve.
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Operates Ultrasound equipment to take diagnostic images of specific body areasparts as ordered. Produces diagnostic images for interpretation by physician. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Ultrasound equipment.
- Prepares patient using proper positioning andor immobilizing patients and giving them proper instructions regarding procedure. Quality review of the technologist s images fall within guidelines of departmental SOP. Technologist is observed to give clear and concise instruction to the patient before beginning an exam.
- Accurately utilizes the PACS system to make images available to the physician for interpretation. Technologist creates a minimum number of exceptions.
- Accurately utilizes systems. Enters proper exam coding. Arrives and completes exams in a timely fashion.
- Assists in the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies. Reports any equipment problems or malfunctions to the supervisor in a timely fashion.
- Instructs and supervises ultrasound students in a clinical practicum. Works with the ultrasound student to perform exams as well as performing individual image evaluation.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Technical Diploma Graduate of an accredited two-year Ultrasound Program required. Registered Diagnostic Sonographer OR Registered Vascular Technologist required. Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment required. Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information required. Ability to follow established departmental procedures required. Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations required. Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position required. Strength sufficient to: lift some patients, move heavy equipment on wheels (up to approx. 500 lbs), and to move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers required. Ability to maintain prolonged arm positions necessary for scanning required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate’s degree In a related field. 3 – 5 Years Minimum 3 years of Ultrasound experience. 3 – 5 Years OB/GYN, small parts and/or vascular experience.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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