Lead Ultrasound Technologist

Northwell Health•Glen Cove, NY

About The Position

Leads and guides Practice Ultrasound Technologists in the performance of duties. Performs a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. Ensures equipment function, supply inventory and staff availability.

Requirements

Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
One (1) of the following credentials required: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS), Registered Technologist in Sonography (R.T.(S)(ARRT)), Registered Technologist in Vascular Sonography (R.T.(VS)(ARRT)).
5-7 years of technical experience, required.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), required.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads and guides Ultrasound Technologists in performance of duties.
Provides orientation and in-service training on new procedures/techniques.
Handles and/or acts as a resource for difficult or complex sonography issues.
Participates in scheduling, prioritizing and assigning work to team members based on workflow fluctuations.
Performs all functions of an Ultrasound Technologist.
Prepares patient for ultrasound exam.
Positions patient on examination table according to departmental standard operating procedures.
Explains procedures in layman’s terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.
Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation with ultrasound exam being performed.
Consults with referring physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate ultrasound exam required.
Sets up equipment to administer particular exam in a timely fashion.
Uses settings on machines to assure accurate results, using technical judgment.
Performs ultrasound procedures and recognizes significance of structures visualized in the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathologic processes.
Determines need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.
Observes patient during entire examination.
Recognizes and reports any changes in patient’s condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by patient including: fainting, discoloration, etc. in accordance with procedures.
Documents image details and labels study.
Maintains records and logs exams performed.
Performs minor repairs, frequent calibration checks/adjustments, and troubleshoots mechanical problems by performing minor repairs ultrasound equipment, as necessary.
Performs related duties as required.