Ultrasound Technologist- Mount Sinai Hospital- Sun, Mon, Tues, Fri and Sat. 4p -12a

Job Description The Ultrasound Technologist performs or assists in ultrasound examinations, renders technical assistance to the Radiologist, and maintains and cares for all ultrasound equipment. Responsibilities Prepares and examines all patients, verifies their identity for ultrasound examinations in accordance with established departmental procedures and techniques, obtains health status and medical history, and ensures patient cooperation or ability to tolerate the examination. Confirms that the ultrasound examination correlates with patient clinical history and presentation. Informs the physician in charge of any contraindications to the procedure. Operates and adjusts ultrasound equipment, cleans and makes minor adjustments, takes safety precautions necessary to protect patients and personnel from electric shock or other hazards, and reports any malfunction to the appropriate person. Communicates with the patient, their representative and staff, explains the exam and instructions to the patient and other health care providers, answering questions that are unrelated to specific diagnostic, treatment and/or prognosis. Develops or modifies a procedure plan from health status and medical history and appropriate considerations. Uses independent professional judgment to adopt the procedure plan to optimize exam results. Performs exams under general or direct physician supervision as defined by the procedure, adjusting scanning technique to optimize image quality and spectral waveform characteristics. Analyzes sonographic findings so that comprehensive exams are sufficient for a physician to direct patient management and render a diagnosis. Performs measurements and calculations according to laboratory and ACR protocols and guidelines. Minimizes patient exposure to acoustic energy without compromising exam quality or completeness. Notifies the appropriate health care provider when immediate medical attention is needed. Evaluates patient’s status prior to discharge from the ultrasound department. Records diagnostic images and data for use by the interpreting physician in rendering a diagnosis and for archival purposes. Provides an oral summary of preliminary findings to the radiologist. Ensures adequate supplies are available for use. Helps maintain a clean and safe working environment. Assists in the orientation and mentors new Ultrasound personnel. Answers telephones, schedules examinations and initiates transportation. Qualifications Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school or successful completion of an accredited Ultrasound/Sonography technical training program. Successful completion of one specialty examination within 75 days from date of hire. Successful completion of an accredited ultrasound/sonography technical training program (as determined by MSHS) within 4 months of accepting this offer, successful completion of the MSHS hiring process, commencement of work within 14 days of graduation, and successful completion of ARDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) examination prior to date of hire. Current ARDMS registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal‑to‑opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $55.31 - $60.3516 hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mount Sinai Morningside