"Ultrasound Technologist - WCINYP (10,000 NEW HIRE BONUS - payout details apply)"

Position Summary

Under general guidance, performs diagnostic sonography, participates in invasive procedures utilizing ultrasound guidance and manages data collection and organization of the ultrasound rooms.

$10,000 new hire bonus will be distributed in the following increments:

Date of hire: $2,500

6 months: $5,000

1 year: $2,500

Job Responsibilities

• May develop, maintain and/or disseminate departmental or functional specific policies and procedures. May also be responsible for maintaining a departmental standard operating procedures (SOP) manual if available.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
• Ensures that facilities and equipment are in optimal and proper working condition. Coordinates preventative maintenance and repairs as needed. May perform minor repairs if qualified and as needed. May advise on upgrades for performance enhancements.
• Attends workshops, seminars and/or conferences to keep abreast of standards and best practices within the field. Disseminates information to colleagues and/or staff as appropriate.
• Assists current and new employees in the use of systems/equipment and departmental policies and procedures.
• Greets registered patients at time of visit and triages patients through the patient flow process. Checks schedules and accompanies patients to exam/procedure room. Assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing and preparing for exam.
• Reviews and verifies patient identity, history and requisition for exam to be performed.
• Inputs patient history information at time of exam/test into the practice management system. Scans relevant medical documentation related to patient's case.
• Ensures patient safety is maintained at all times.
• Responsible for maintaining a sterile environment. Ensures standard infection control precautions are observed.
• Assists with the review of cases and literature regarding patient care and research protocols, as well as the collection of data for publications.
• Implements technical data, organizes record keeping and data collection.
• Performs sonogram and procedures requiring ultrasound guidance (i.e, core biopsies, and fine needle aspirations (FNA). Locates insertion site and ensures correct placement of probe. Interprets sonograms and prepares data for preliminary diagnosis.
• Accompanies the provider into the exam room, updates or collects patient history and inputs patient data into the practice management system. Explains procedure to be performed to patient prior to procedure and answers any questions throughout.

Education

High School Diploma

Experience

Approximately 2 years of experience working in clinical ultrasonography. Experience as registered technologist in another radiology modality may be applicable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact with multiple constituencies and exercise 'people skills'.
• Ability to exercise standards of professionalism, including appearance, presentation and demeanor.

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); required to obtain within one year of hire date.

BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association)

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

This position requires the occasional lifting of equipment and patients