Ultrasonographer

Community Care Physicians • Town 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree