MFM Ultrasound Technologist - Crystal Run Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group•Middletown, NY

9d•$29 - $52

About The Position

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York, Riverside Medical Group and Crystal Run Healthcare). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of an accredited course in ultrasonography
ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) certification or ability to obtain within one year
Proven ability to follow oral and written instructions
Proven ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization
Proven ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department's computerized system and its associated devices

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography or sonography
2+ years of experience in ultrasonography
MFM, Maternal Fetal Medicine Technologist

Responsibilities

Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images
Demonstrate competency performing all diagnostic ultrasound procedures and the operation of all related equipment
Greet patients, obtain history, and enters information in computer system
Scan according to guidelines
Maintain logs; process paperwork for biopsies
Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination
Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulations
Responsible for all clinical aspects of ultrasonography suite; maintains cleanliness of examination rooms. Stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies
Assists in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every three years
Maintain CPR certification
Observe patient vital signs during examination
Provide coverage as needed (i.e. in the event of call outs or extended patient schedules)
Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires
Provide a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements
Maintain communication with radiologists and other physicians, patients and their families, and other persons
Consistently submit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation of additional image acquisition; performs quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrates competency in utilizing systems Contribute to efficient out-patient Operations, maximizing the productivity of assigned modality
Review each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of patients following the procedure
Demonstrate teamwork; interacts in a positive manner with employees and contributes to a collaborative work environment
Meet or exceed deadlines, follows through, demonstrating accountability, flexibility and adaptability
Enhance professional growth and maintain certifications, registration and active CME’s through education programs, conferences, and workshops
Acquire patients' chart data/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs
Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and safety
Contribute to efficient out-patient Operations, maximizing the productivity of assigned modality
Review each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of patients following the procedure
Demonstrate teamwork; interacts in a positive manner with employees and contributes to a collaborative work environment
Meet or exceed deadlines, follows through, demonstrating accountability, flexibility and adaptability
Enhance professional growth and maintain certifications, registration and active CME’s through education programs, conferences, and workshops
Acquire patients' chart data/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs
Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and safety