Per Diem Ultrasound Tech

Summit Health CityMD•White Plains, NY

13h

About The Position

VillageMD is hiring a per diem Ultrasound Tech to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures in accordance with physicians’ orders, applicable regulations, and standardized procedures. The technologist prepares and assists patients, gathers relevant clinical information, operates imaging equipment, obtains diagnostic images, and routes studies for interpretation. The role includes supporting patients with dignity and respect, explaining procedures, maintaining sterile technique and safety practices, monitoring patients during care, and maintaining equipment, work areas, and required records. The technologist also keeps current with department systems, technology, professional knowledge, continuing education, and required licenses and certifications.

Requirements

Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
Hold one active certification from ARDMS or CCI in a listed specialty: Abdomen, OBGYN, Breast, MSK, Fetal Echo, Adult Echo, Vascular, or Pediatric. Accepted credentials include RDMS, RDCS, RVT, and RMSKS.
Maintain current compliance with continuing medical education requirements for applicable specialties.
Maintain diagnostic imaging quality in accordance with standardized procedures.
Excellent patient and people skills.
Knowledge of human cross-sectional anatomy, proper positioning, protocols, and scanning techniques.
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.

Responsibilities

Follow physicians’ orders precisely and comply with applicable regulations and standardized procedures.
Prepare and assist patients for ultrasound procedures; help patients transfer to the examination table and ensure adequate immobilization.
Obtain relevant information from patients, medical records, and previous scans for clinical correlation.
Verify patient identification, acquire diagnostic sonographic images of the appropriate body part, and route studies to PACS.
Operate ultrasound equipment and select appropriate positioning, probes, frequencies, and scanning techniques to obtain quality images.
Perform patient care tasks, including removing excess gel, and monitor patients for reactions or changes in physical or mental status; report changes to the appropriate person.
Educate patients about procedures, including biopsy procedures, and provide care with dignity and respect.
Practice sterile technique, prevent cross-contamination, and follow safety procedures, including universal precautions.
Maintain a daily log of patients seen and place demographic information in the reading room for interpretation.
Process studies onto CD or film for patient requests while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Perform equipment quality-control checks, report deficiencies, and maintain the cleanliness of equipment and the work area.
Maintain familiarity with emergency drugs and equipment locations and with departmental booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and continuing education; maintain required professional licenses and continuing education credits.
Follow WMG policies, rules, and regulations; carry out related duties as assigned and demonstrate flexibility, independent work, and commitment to quality and service excellence.