Ultrasound Tech (General Sono)

Urban Health Plan • Bronx, NY

17d • $80,000 - $84,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring an Ultrasound Technician to join our Radiology Department at El Nuevo San Juan in the Bronx. The Ultrasound Technician performs ultrasound exams, provides technical assistance to the provider and operates/maintains equipment. The U/S Tech preps patients and ensures that policies and procedures established by the department and Urban Health Plan are maintained. Operates ultrasound equipment to produce and record quality images. Performs sonography examinations to observe areas of concern (including but not limited to pelvic, thyroid, kidney, liver, pancreas, OB). Prepares patient for examination by explaining the procedure in easy-to-understand terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of any pretesting anxiety. Obtains pertinent and relative patient history and information prior to preforming exam. Maintains patient records and adds analytical notes to images/videos captured. Manages appointment schedules and ensures timely reporting of results to referring providers. Reports on medical staff on any abnormalities that may require immediate attention.

Requirements

• ARDMS registration required (RDMS in Abdomen or OBGYN) with related experience
• Graduate of two-year ultrasound program
• 2 years of independent general sonography experience beyond internships.
• Skilled in use of computers and electronic health record software.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of PACS a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound exams
• Provides technical assistance to the provider
• Operates/maintains equipment
• Preps patients
• Ensures that policies and procedures established by the department and Urban Health Plan are maintained
• Operates ultrasound equipment to produce and record quality images
• Performs sonography examinations to observe areas of concern (including but not limited to pelvic, thyroid, kidney, liver, pancreas, OB)
• Prepares patient for examination by explaining the procedure in easy-to-understand terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of any pretesting anxiety
• Obtains pertinent and relative patient history and information prior to preforming exam
• Maintains patient records and adds analytical notes to images/videos captured
• Manages appointment schedules and ensures timely reporting of results to referring providers
• Reports on medical staff on any abnormalities that may require immediate attention

Benefits

• Fully funded Health Insurance for yourself
• 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
• Dental Insurance
• $50,000 term life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings (including annual UHP Contribution)
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!).
• UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees