Ultrasound Technologist

Company: Northwell Health
Location: Syosset
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

Job Description

• Prepares patient for examination.
  
  

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• Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions;
  
• Explains procedure in easy-to-understand terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety;
  
• Sets-up equipment to administer the particular procedure in a timely fashion.
  
  
  
• Performs ultrasound procedures.
  
  
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  • Recognizes the significance of all structures that are visualized on the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes in timely manner;
    
  • Ensures that proper views and images have been obtained and proper techniques have been employed; determines the need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.
    
    
    
  • Obtains pertinent radiological and diagnostic exam reports for the physician, necessary for correlation with the ultrasound scan being performed.
    
    
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    • Consults with referring radiologist regarding patients previous history and the appropriate ultrasonic procedure that is required;
      
    • Correlates clinical history to ascertain that the appropriate procedure is performed.
      
      
      
    • Monitors patient condition
      
      
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      • Performs direct observation of the patient during the entire examination;
        
      • Recognizes and promptly reports to the physician, changes in the patient*s condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by the patient including: fainting discoloration etc.
        
        
        
      • Maintains records and logs exams performed
        
        
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        • Documents accurately the slice location and labels study on the multi-format film;
          
        • Ensures proper documentation of real-time studies on videotape.
          
          
          
        • Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts ultrasound equipment when necessary
          
          
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          • Troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs as necessary;
            
          • Recognizes and reports major problems to appropriate personnel to ensure prompt resolution.
            
            
            
          • Maintains control of inventory and purchases of supplies for assigned area
            
            
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            • Checks completeness of purchase order requisitions;
              
            • Reviews stock levels, storage locations and utilization of film inventories and medical and surgical supplies
              
              
              
            • Performs related duties, as required.
              
              
              Job Qualification
              
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              • Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology program, required.
                
              • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, required.
                
              • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics or diagnostic ultrasound and familiarity with pertinent medical/surgical disease, required.
                
              • Previous ultrasound technologist experience, required.
                
                Shift Details: Monday-Friday 1130a-8pm; Saturday 8a-430p on a rotational basis required
                This position is eligible for a 10K Sign On Bonus!
                *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).

Keywords: Northwell Health, New Rochelle , Ultrasound Technologist, Other , Syosset, New York