Per Diem Ultrasound Tech

Summit Health•Yonkers, NY

1d•$42 - $53

About The Position

Ultrasound technologists follow physicians’ orders and applicable regulations while preparing and assisting patients with ultrasound procedures. They gather relevant clinical information, verify patient identification, acquire diagnostic sonographic images, and route studies to PACS. The role also includes supporting patient transfers and comfort, explaining procedures (including biopsies), monitoring patient status, and providing respectful, safe care. Technologists maintain image quality and equipment through appropriate positioning and scanning techniques, sterile practice, safety procedures, and quality control checks. They maintain patient logs, prepare studies for interpretation or patient requests, keep work areas clean, and use departmental booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems. The role requires ongoing technical knowledge, continuing education, applicable licenses and certifications, flexibility, and the ability to work independently while following organizational policies and service standards.

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, and RMSKS.
Obtain any additional specialty-specific registry required within one year of employment.
Maintain current compliance with continuing medical education requirements for applicable specialties.
Maintain superior diagnostic imaging in accordance with standardized procedures.
Excellent patient and interpersonal skills.
Strong knowledge of human cross-sectional anatomy, 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 and applicable regulations precisely.
Prepare and assist patients for ultrasound procedures as requested by a physician.
Obtain relevant information from patients, medical records, and prior scans for clinical correlation.
Verify patient identification on studies and route studies to PACS.
Assist patients with transfers to the ultrasound examination table and ensure adequate immobilization for scanning.
Perform patient-care tasks, including removing excess gel.
Operate ultrasound equipment to acquire diagnostic images of the appropriate body part.
Maintain a daily log of patients seen.
Monitor patient reactions and changes in physical or mental status, reporting changes to the appropriate person.
Provide dignified and respectful patient care and explain procedures, including biopsy procedures.
Practice sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination.
Obtain quality images using appropriate anatomical positioning, probe and frequency selection, and scanning techniques as directed by radiologists.
Follow safety procedures, including universal precautions.
Perform equipment quality-control checks and report deficiencies.
Stay familiar with technology and safety changes affecting staff, 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 cleanliness of equipment and the work area.
Know the locations of emergency drugs and equipment.
Use 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 organizational policies, rules, and regulations.
Perform related duties as necessary or assigned.
Work independently and demonstrate flexibility in work assignments.
Support total quality management and service excellence in accordance with the organizational mission.