Ultrasound Tech

Summit Health•Rye, NY

6d•$42 - $53

About The Position

The Ultrasound Tech follows physicians’ orders and applicable regulations while preparing and assisting patients with ultrasound procedures. The role obtains relevant information from patients, medical records, and previous scans; verifies patient identification; and routes studies to PACS. The technologist acquires diagnostic sonographic images using appropriate anatomical positioning, probes, frequencies, protocols, and scanning techniques, and maintains a daily log of patients seen. The position includes assisting patients onto the examination table, providing respectful care and procedure education, monitoring and reporting changes in patient status, and practicing sterile technique and universal precautions. The technologist performs equipment quality-control checks, maintains clean equipment and work areas, processes studies for patient requests while protecting privacy, and supports study interpretation by placing demographic information in the reading room. The role also requires familiarity with emergency equipment, departmental scheduling and imaging systems, ongoing professional education, and adherence to organizational policies and service standards. The technologist must work independently and remain flexible in assignments.

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. Certifications include RDMS, RDCS, RVT, and RMSKS.
Obtain any additional specialty-specific registry required within one year of employment.
Maintain current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for applicable specialties.
Maintain superior diagnostic imaging in accordance with standardized procedures.
Excellent patient and people skills.
Strong knowledge of human cross-sectional anatomy, proper positioning, protocols, and scanning techniques.
High knowledge of a variety of routine procedures and applications.
Maintain continuing-education credits and professional licenses required by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Protection, and ARDMS.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate flexibility in work assignments.

Responsibilities

Follow physicians’ orders precisely and conform to applicable regulations.
Prepare and assist patients for ultrasound procedures, including explaining procedures such as biopsies.
Gather relevant information from patients, medical records, and prior scans for clinical correlation.
Verify patient identification and route studies to PACS.
Assist patients onto the examination table and ensure adequate immobilization for scanning.
Perform patient-care tasks, including removing excess gel, and treat patients with dignity and respect.
Operate ultrasound equipment and obtain diagnostic sonographic images of the appropriate body parts.
Maintain a daily log of patients seen.
Monitor patients’ reactions and changes in physical or mental status, reporting changes to the appropriate person.
Use sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination; follow safety procedures, including universal precautions.
Select appropriate anatomical positioning, probes, frequencies, protocols, and scanning techniques to obtain optimum-quality images.
Conduct equipment quality-control checks and report deficiencies to appropriate personnel.
Stay informed about technology and safety changes affecting employees, patients, and visitors.
Place demographic information in the reading room for interpretation.
Process studies onto CD or film for patient requests while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Maintain clean equipment and work areas.
Know the location of emergency drugs and equipment and remain familiar with departmental booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and continuing education.
Maintain required continuing-education credits and professional licenses.
Follow WMG policies, rules, and regulations and perform related duties as assigned.
Work independently, demonstrate flexibility in assignments, and support total quality management and service excellence in accordance with the organizational mission.