Ultrasonographer

Community Care PhysiciansTown of Colonie, NY
11d$30 - $46

About The Position

ImageCare Latham is seeking a skilled and dedicated Medical Imaging Technologist, U/S to join our team.

Requirements

  • Two year degree and successful completion of an approved one-year program in Ultrasound Technology and two years of experience.
  • Registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within this field.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts ultrasound services following established policies and procedures, considering patient age and specific characteristics.
  • Demonstrates a clear understanding of ultrasound's indications, contraindications, and potential hazards.
  • Adheres to ultrasound standards and practices as dictated by relevant regulations.
  • Performs timely and high-quality ultrasound procedures, ensuring proper equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Reports equipment problems to the supervisor and coordinates with manufacturers' service department.
  • Delivers quality ultrasound procedures for radiologist interpretation, operating all necessary equipment.
  • Obtains consent for specified procedures and signs appropriate consent forms.
  • May be required to lift, transport, and position patients, including those unable to cooperate.
  • Willing to stay late occasionally to accommodate emergency cases after regular working hours.
  • Keeps supervisor informed of all unusual matters and seeks advice and counsel as needed.
  • Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
  • Review patient history, consult with radiologist when questions arise, and introduce themselves to the patient.
  • Documents pertinent patient history, reviews previous reports and discusses procedures with patients.
  • Performs ultrasound procedures using proper technical factors and patient positioning for high-quality diagnostic images.
  • Differentiates normal from abnormal findings and seeks assistance from the radiologist if unsure.
  • Logs all relevant information accurately into the system.
  • Ensures completed studies with histories are sent to the correct study list promptly.
  • Works safely and follows infection control guidelines.
  • Demonstrates initiative, ability to plan work independently, and makes constructive suggestions.
  • Acts as a team player, working collaboratively with others during staffing shortages.
  • Communicates effectively with scheduling personnel to ensure smooth patient flow.
  • Exercises sound judgment, prioritizes tasks appropriately and adapts to stressful situations.
  • Responds to emergencies and adverse reactions to medications.
  • Communicates clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Restock scanning rooms, ensure equipment is cleaned daily, and notify appropriate individuals when reordering is necessary.
  • Accommodates schedule needs and provides emergency coverage as necessary.
  • Adheres to patient's rights policy.
  • Demonstrates the desire to improve work performance and enhance the department.
  • Participates in orienting new staff members and others as appropriate.
  • Actively engages in CQI development.
  • Prepares and maintains proper recordkeeping (occurrence reports, malfunction reports).
  • Performs quality assurance testing as assigned.
  • Obtains and completes mandatory department CEUs and in-services.
  • Demonstrates the desire to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities.
  • Maintains CPR certification.

Benefits

  • medical, dental, vision and life insurances
  • paid holidays
  • paid time off
  • retirement plan
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