Senior Ultrasound Technologist

Ultrasound Technologist

Location: White Plains, New York

Department: WPHPA Perinatology MFM_1

Work Shift: Day

Work Days: MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours: 8 AM-4 PM

Pay Rate/Range: $57.1164 to $85.6607

Job Summary: Works under the direct supervision of the Radiology Administrator and/or designee. Performs routine and some special procedure imaging using Ultrasound guidance. Prepares patient for procedures. Assists radiologists when needed. Prepares, operates and cares for the equipment being used. Processes films or prints CDs when needed. Adheres to established radiology Standards of Care/Code of Conduct. Assumes responsibility for assigned area and duties. Adheres to hospital wide customer service programs. Performs other duties as assigned, such as quality assurance. Exercises professional judgment in performance of procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol including proper documentation on images and required body part questionnaires
• Assumes responsibilities for designated areas and/or procedures and produces good technical images, reviewing completed exams for quality, completeness for the type of test ordered
• Assists physicians during procedures as necessary
• Performs equipment quality assurance and calibrations as needed, orders supplies
• May be required to work in case of emergencies or when situations arise in the department. May take call, work holiday, overtime and/or day, evening and overnight shift coverage to help maintain adequate and safe coverage for the department
• Maintains the cleanliness of all work areas, equipment and accessories. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to Bio Med or supervisor.
• Processes images, or prints CD's if needed
• Performs routine office duties, such as answering phones, checking previous reports/ films, documents information on patients' request, Meditech or hospital RIS and PACs digital x-ray system
• Notifies transport when patients are ready to be picked up or returned to floors
• Shows radiologist films and calls reports to the attending physician and documents communications if necessary (wet readings)
• May be assigned as an instructor or preceptor
• Will treat all people/staff in a professional and courteous manner, upholding the hospitals behavioral standards.
• Introduces self and educates each patient or family member regarding the examination that is ordered.
• Knowledgeable and skillful in providing care, based on age, physical and psychosocial needs of different patient populations including neonate/newborn, pediatric/adolescent, adults and geriatric groups
• Performs other related duties as required, attends staff meetings and in-services
• Duties and hours may change according to the needs of the department or hospital
• Prepares schedules
• Maintains time sheets and prepares payroll
• Orders supplies
• In charge of daily patient flow and departmental tasks
• On standby/ call in case of emergency department coverage
• Performs all other related duties as assigned
• Duties and hours may change according to the needs of the department or hospital

Qualifications:

• High School Required and
• Certificate Required
• 4-6 years Preferred
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about the department to access patients and paperwork. (High proficiency)
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (High proficiency)
• The person in this position frequently communicates with patients who have questions about their bills/financial obligations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. (High proficiency)
• Must be able to observe and inspect employees and patients in the department. (High proficiency)
• Frequently move and position patients for exams (High proficiency)
• ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire Required
• BLS - American Heart Association within 90 Days Required

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.