Per Diem Ultrasound Tech

Summit Health•White Plains, NY

2d•$42 - $53

About The Position

The Ultrasound Tech performs diagnostic sonographic imaging in accordance with physicians’ orders, regulations, and standardized procedures. The role prepares and assists patients, gathers relevant clinical information, operates ultrasound equipment, obtains diagnostic images, and routes studies for interpretation. The technologist also provides patient education and care, observes safety and infection-control practices, maintains equipment and work areas, and supports departmental scheduling, PACS, and study-processing workflows. The position requires a graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program and an active ARDMS or CCI certification in at least one of the listed specialties. The technologist must maintain applicable continuing medical education credits and professional licenses, including requirements set by New York State and relevant registries. The posted pay range is $42.12–$52.69 per hour; compensation depends on factors including experience and position location.

Requirements

Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
One active ARDMS or CCI certification in at least one of the following specialties: Abdomen, OBGYN, Breast, MSK, Fetal Echo, Adult Echo, Vascular, or Pediatric. Listed credentials include RDMS, RDCS, RVT, and RMSKS.
Additional registry certification specific to a specialty may be required within one year of employment.
Current compliance with continuing medical education requirements for applicable specialties.
Ability to 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.
Ability to maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses required by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Protection, and the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

Responsibilities

Follow physicians’ orders and applicable regulations when performing ultrasound procedures.
Prepare and assist patients for procedures and obtain relevant information from patients, medical records, and prior scans for clinical correlation.
Verify patient identification and route studies to PACS.
Help patients transfer to and remain properly positioned on the examination table; perform related patient-care tasks.
Operate ultrasound equipment and obtain diagnostic images of the appropriate body part using suitable positioning, probes, frequencies, and scanning techniques.
Maintain a daily log of patients seen.
Monitor patients’ reactions and changes in physical or mental status, and report changes to the appropriate person.
Provide respectful patient care and explain procedures, including biopsy procedures.
Use sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination; follow safety procedures and universal precautions.
Perform equipment quality-control checks and report deficiencies; maintain equipment and work-area cleanliness.
Place demographic information in the reading room for interpretation and process studies onto CD or film when requested, maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Maintain familiarity with emergency drug and equipment locations and departmental booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and continuing education.
Promote and follow organizational policies, rules, and regulations; perform related duties as assigned.
Work independently, demonstrate flexibility in assignments, and support total quality management and service excellence.