Ultrasound Technologist

Ultrasound Technologist - Stony Brook Radiology, UFPC

Location: Stony Brook, NY

Schedule: Full Time

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM - 5 PM; Occasional Saturdays

Pay: $44.09 - $50.41

Our compensation philosophy aims to provide marketable compensation programs and to compensate employees based on relevant experience and education. Individual compensation discussions begin during the hiring process and may occur during job review and promotional opportunities. Salaries vary depending on experience, education and current market for the position. Human Resources determines the external and internal equitable salary for each employee.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents Stony Brook CPMP's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting

Responsibilities

Summary: This position requires the technologist to be creative and responsible for providing excellence in clinical care as well as providing quality radiographs for the provider to make a diagnosis. The technologist must work efficiently and professionally, as he/she is a representative of the Department to provide services for other departments and referring physicians. The incumbent will need to work independently the majority of the time, with limited to no supervision.

Job Duties & Essential Functions:

• Perform Ultrasound imaging procedures at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
• Perform a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative.
• Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures, as required.
• Transfers and positions, provides immobilization devices, as required, to produce diagnostic ultrasound imaging.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
• Selects and operates equipment as directed.
• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards (where applicable).
• Processes films.
• Performs QA to images and facilitates in the delivery of the images to the PACS System for dictation.
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination during invasive procedures.
• Responsible for delegating areas of authority in the performance of procedures.
• May be responsible for specific areas of instruction in the school of technology and ancillary personnel.
• In the absence of a supervisor or senior technologist, he/she may be designated as acting supervisor.
• Assists in performing first aid.
• Conducts periodic quality control tests.
• Participates or conducts research in required specialty.
• Maintains adequate records as directed.
• Maintains order and cleanliness.
• Secures and returns supplies.
• Cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the department.
• Rotates within the department and by shift as required.
• Maintains ethical relationships.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental rules and regulations.
• May be required to assist in the development of technical factors.
• May assist in the use of a variety of equipment or procedures, not routinely taught.
• Participates in in-service programs.
• Participates in Right-to-know, compliance training, HIPPA training.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• The candidate must have a high school diploma and be a graduate of an accredited Ultrasound program.
• In lieu of accredited program requirements, will accept 1 year of Ultrasound experience.
• ARDMS Certified or eligible. Must obtain certification within 1 year of employment
• One year experience in the field of radiology is preferred, however not required.
• Basic Life Certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association or able to obtain within 3 months of employment.
• Must have excellent communications skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, staff and medical providers. The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. This position is active and requires the employee to constantly move about in the office to assist patients, staff and medical providers. Any additional physical demands will be outlined and provided by management.

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of CPMP.