Ultrasound Tech

Westchester Medical Center•Kingston, NY

About The Position

The Ultrasound Tech provides the Diagnostic Imaging department with high-quality ultrasound examinations while delivering a high standard of patient care. The role performs ultrasound exams in obstetrics/gynecology, abdominal, and vascular areas; uses relevant clinical information and patient-specific protocols; and works with physicians and radiologists to support quality exams and patient care. The position also maintains accurate patient and equipment records, uses the RIS and HIS, ensures PACS data accuracy and resolves PACS quality-assurance issues, manages supplies and equipment, and participates in department quality programs and data collection. The role rotates through on-call and holiday scheduling as needed and may flex its schedule to meet hospital and department needs.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Radiology and/or Ultrasound program.
Applicants must be registered or registry eligible by the A.R.D.M.S./ARRT.
Keep current CMEs for licensure.
Employees must comply with ACR certification regulations; ARDMS Registry is mandated for ACR accreditation.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in OB/GYN, abdominal, small parts, and vascular sonography preferred.
ARDMS/ARRT credentials in OB/GYN, abdominal, and vascular preferred.
Membership in professional organizations.
Cross-training into Ultrasound from Diagnostic Imaging, or from Ultrasound into other modalities, is acceptable if licensure permits.

Responsibilities

Perform multiple ultrasound examinations in obstetrics/gynecology, abdominal, and vascular areas using appropriate technical skills.
Recognize significant anatomical structures and distinguish normal from abnormal anatomy and artifacts.
Work with staff physicians and radiologists to produce high-quality patient exams, using pertinent clinical data such as history and prior exams.
Refer unusual findings to radiologists for evaluation, action, or follow-up.
Follow patient-specific protocols and adapt when necessary.
Maintain accurate records related to patients and equipment.
Use the RIS and HIS to their fullest capacity and ensure patient data in PACS is accurate.
Use hospital resources wisely and take care not to damage equipment.
Keep supplies and linens stocked in exam rooms; fill Cidex sterilization containers and remove probes.
Participate in on-call and holiday scheduling as needed and flex scheduling to suit hospital and department needs.
Participate in department CQI and QA programs and data collection.
Ensure PACS QA issues are resolved.
Identify patient scheduling and testing needs, match them to available resources, communicate assignments and schedules, and track compliance.