Ultrasound Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

The Position 

We are seeking entry level or experienced Ultrasound Technologists to perform a variety of Ultrasound Imaging exams, including General, Breast, and Vascular scans and to assist our Radiologists during Biopsy procedures at our Rego Park Imaging location.

The Location

As Northwell Health’s premier affiliate Ambulatory Imaging Center in Rego Park NY, Rego Park Imaging an affiliate site of Northwell Health prides itself on delivering the most advanced and complex imaging care with compassion and respect, playing a critical role towards advancing the care plan for the patients in and around the Queens Community. Located at 95-25 Queens Blvd Rego Park NY 11374, Rego Park Imaging will be Northwell’s largest affiliate Ambulatory Imaging Center in size, scope, complexity & patient volume. Comprised of both a Body Imaging Division and a Breast Imaging Division, a team of 30+FTEs will provide imaging in CT, MRI, US, X-ray, Dexa, Mammography, and PET CT; all used for diagnostic imaging, and many used for image guided procedures. For more information about Northwell Health Imaging, please visit

Job Responsibility

• Prepares patient for ultrasound exam; Positions patient on examination table according to departmental standard operating procedures; explains procedures in layman's terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety. 
• Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation with ultrasound exam being performed; consults with referring physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate ultrasound exam required. 
• Sets-up equipment to administer particular exam in a timely fashion; uses settings on machines to assure accurate results, using technical judgment. 
• Recognizes significance of structures visualized in the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathologic processes; determines need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions. 
• Observes patient during entire examination. Recognizes and reports any changes in patient's condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by patient including: fainting, discoloration, etc. in accordance with procedures. 
• Documents image details and labels study; maintains records and logs exams performed. 
• Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts ultrasound equipment, when necessary and troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs as necessary. 
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Expectations & Goals include: 

• Ensure that Patient Safety, particularly related to Patient Identification, is included in each patient experience.
• Foster positive communication, create positive patient experiences, and deliver Service Excellence during every patient interaction.
• Aligning Imaging’s strategic vision to meet the needs of Northwell Health’s clinical programs in the surrounding communities.
• Strengthen existing relationships, while establishing new relationships with referring physicians and surrounding communities to ensure timely access to imaging care. 

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. 
• Graduate of an approved program in Ultrasound and demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics or diagnostic ultrasound and familiarity with pertinent medical/surgical disease. 
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification, required. 

The ideal candidate will be customer service oriented and be passionate about being part of a collaborative caregiving team delivering empathetic experiences with a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality of care. The role is Full Time onsite, employed by Mallard MSO, LLC.