Per Diem Ultrasound Tech

Summit Health•Yonkers, NY

2d•$42 - $53

About The Position

The Per Diem Ultrasound Tech performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures in accordance with physicians’ orders and applicable regulations. The technologist prepares and assists patients, gathers relevant clinical information, acquires and processes diagnostic images, and supports patient care while maintaining safety, sterile technique, quality standards, and patient dignity. The role also includes equipment quality control and maintenance, accurate study identification and routing, familiarity with department systems and emergency equipment, and ongoing professional education and licensure compliance.

Requirements

Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
Hold one active ARDMS or CCI certification in a specialty such as Abdomen, OBGYN, Breast, MSK, Fetal Echo, Adult Echo, Vascular, or Pediatric; credentials may include RDMS, RDCS, RVT, or RMSKS.
Obtain any additional specialty-specific registry required within one year of employment.
Maintain current compliance with continuing medical education requirements for the applicable specialty or 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 level of 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 flexibly.

Responsibilities

Follow physicians’ orders precisely and comply with applicable regulations.
Prepare and assist patients for ultrasound procedures, including educating them about procedures and biopsies.
Gather relevant information from patients, medical records, and prior scans for clinical correlation; verify patient identification and route studies to PACS.
Assist patients with transfers to the examination table and ensure adequate immobilization; perform related patient care tasks such as removing excess gel.
Operate ultrasound equipment and obtain diagnostic sonographic images of the appropriate body parts.
Maintain a daily log of patients seen and monitor patients for reactions or changes in physical or mental status, reporting changes appropriately.
Provide patient care with dignity and respect.
Use sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination; follow safety procedures, including universal precautions.
Obtain optimum-quality images using appropriate anatomical positioning, probes, frequencies, and scanning techniques.
Perform equipment quality-control checks, report deficiencies, and maintain equipment and work-area cleanliness.
Place demographic information in the reading room for interpretation and process studies onto CD or film for patient requests while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Remain familiar with emergency drug and equipment locations and departmental booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and continuing education; maintain required credits, licenses, and certifications.
Promote and follow WMG policies, rules, and regulations; perform related duties as assigned.
Work independently and demonstrate flexibility in work assignments.
Support total quality management and service excellence in accordance with the organizational mission.