Per Diem Ultrasound Tech

Summit Health CityMD•Yonkers, NY

14h

About The Position

The Ultrasound Tech performs diagnostic sonography in accordance with physicians’ orders, applicable regulations, and standardized procedures. The role prepares and assists patients, gathers relevant clinical information, acquires diagnostic images, supports patient safety and comfort, and routes studies for interpretation. The technologist also maintains equipment, work areas, records, and familiarity with departmental systems and emergency resources. The position requires professional and technical development, compliance with licensing and continuing education requirements, and a commitment to quality and service excellence.

Requirements

Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
Hold at least one active ARDMS or CCI certification in a listed specialty: Abdomen, OBGYN, Breast, MSK, Fetal Echo, Adult Echo, Vascular, or Pediatric; credentials include RDMS, RDCS, RVT, or RMSKS.
Additional registry certification specific to the specialty may be required within one year of employment.
Maintain current compliance with continuing medical education requirements for the applicable specialty or specialties.
Maintain professional licenses and continuing education credits required by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Protection, and ARDMS.
Demonstrate knowledge of cross-sectional and human anatomy, positioning, protocols, scanning techniques, and a variety of routine procedures and applications.
Provide superior diagnostic imaging in accordance with standardized procedures.
Have excellent patient and people skills.
Be able to work independently and demonstrate flexibility in work assignments.

Responsibilities

Follow physicians’ orders precisely and comply with applicable regulations and WMG policies, rules, and regulations.
Prepare and assist patients for ultrasound procedures, including educating them about procedures such as biopsies.
Collect essential information from patients, medical records, and prior scans for clinical correlation.
Verify patient identification, route studies to PACS, and place demographic information in the reading room for interpretation.
Assist patients with transfers to the ultrasound examination table and ensure adequate immobilization for scanning.
Provide patient care with dignity and respect, perform related care tasks, and monitor and report changes in patients’ physical or mental status and reactions to treatment.
Operate ultrasound equipment and obtain diagnostic sonographic images using appropriate positioning, probes, frequencies, protocols, and scanning techniques.
Maintain a daily log of patients seen.
Use sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination; follow safety procedures, including universal precautions.
Perform equipment quality-control checks and report deficiencies to the appropriate personnel.
Process studies onto CD or film for patient requests while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment and the work area, and know the location of emergency drugs and equipment.
Remain familiar with departmental booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and continuing education; maintain required CME credits, certifications, and licenses.
Work independently, adapt to assignments, and demonstrate commitment to total quality management and service excellence.