Ultrasound Technologist-Per Diem-Day/Eve

Ultrasound Technologist Position

Position at Norwalk Hospital Association Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary: To perform ultrasound procedures on patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders.

Responsibilities

1. Performs the general duties of Ultrasound tech Criteria A: Performs scan of the appropriate, indicated area to obtain sonographic information

Criteria B: Reviews and/or records pertinent patient history, supportive clinical data and any previous imaging studies

Criteria C: Demonstrates anatomy through proper positioning and techniques and is knowledgeable of anatomical landmarks.

Criteria D: Presents sonographic findings and pertinent patient information to Radiologists for interpretation

2. Patient Care Criteria A: Technologist checks requests for ultrasound exam ordered and special instructions

Patient Care Criteria B: Pleasantly greets, is courteous and cooperative to patients and their family members.

Patient Care Criteria C: Explains procedures and ultrasound to the patient and gets consent forms signed, if needed.

Patient Care Criteria D: Maintains patient confidentiality.

3. Patient records and paperwork. Criteria A: Records procedures complete.

Patient records and paperwork. Criteria B: Checks for correct charges on requests.

Patient records and paperwork. Criteria C: Properly annotates all images

Patient records and paperwork. Criteria D: Checks that all the correct information is on the films.

4. Teaching/Education Criteria A: Keeps current on Ultrasound procedures and methodology with journals, seminars and video-taped learning programs.

Teaching/Education Criteria B: Attends staff meetings and inservices.

Teaching/Education Criteria C: Assists in orientation/training of Radiology Residents in ultrasound equipment and procedures

Teaching/Education Criteria D: Maintains registry from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

5. Safety Criteria A: Uses universal precautions at all times.

Safety Criteria B: Uses proper sterile technique when it applies.

Safety Criteria C: Lifts patients in a safely manner.

Safety Criteria D: Uses proper techniques when sterilizing equipment

6. Response to emergencies and assistance. Criteria A: Responds quickly and effectively in the event of a medical emergency or problems that arise.

Response to emergencies and assistance. Criteria B: Has knowledge of emergency equipment and their locations.

Response to emergencies and assistance. Criteria C: Able to recognize when a patient needs medical assistance.

7. Stocking and inventory Criteria A: Assists in keeping ultrasound area stocked with necessary items

8. Equipment functionality Criteria A: Performs visual inspection of equipment and reports any malfunctions

Equipment functionality Criteria B: Assesses film quality and reports any deviations from normal quality

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education Skills Experience: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Required: Graduation from an accredited ultrasound program. Minimum Experience: zero to six months Desired: ARDMS Registered or must become registered within 1 year of hire. Certification by the ARDMS plus 3 years experience in ultrasound preferred.

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 409

Department: Ultrasound

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $ 36.53 - $67.90 Hourly