Title: Ultrasound Technologist - WCINYP ($10,000 NEW HIRE BONUS - payout
details apply)
Title: Ultrasound Technologist - WCINYP ($10,000 NEW HIRE BONUS - payout
details apply)
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: WCINYP Ultrasound
Work Days:
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $60.00 - $74.00
As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this
role when Hired for NYC Offices
Short Description
Under general guidance, performs diagnostic sonography, participates in
invasive procedures utilizing ultrasound guidance and manages data collection
and organization of the ultrasound rooms.
Position Summary:
$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
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