Ultrasound Technologist - Breast/RVT/Abdom/OBGYN

Lumexa Imaging • Niagara Falls, NY

131d

About The Position

The Technologist performs a variety of medical exams using ultrasound equipment on patients to create images of specific parts of the body to assist physicians with formulating a medical diagnosis while complying with safety and regulatory requirements. Specifically, conducts images and documents clinically appropriate results for interpretive physicians and records.

Requirements

• Graduate of 24-month AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology and subsequent Ultrasound technical program or Bachelor’s Degree in Ultrasound
• Current certification by ARDMS in abdomen or OB/GYN required
• Applicable State Licensure, where required
• ACLS/BLS certification preferred
• Graduate of 24-month AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology with Breast Certification required and 12 months experience in independent scanning
• Knowledge of and adherence to company policies and protocols
• Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of current technical skills and procedural understanding to perform a full range of scanning procedures
• Knowledge of and adherence to ALARA principles
• Knowledge of basic level computer skills
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work and following assignments through to completion
• Skill in written and verbal communication
• Ability to operate and adjust scanning and ancillary equipment
• Ability to take initiative to improve processes, think strategically, and identify trends
• Ability to provide open, honest feedback to improve decision-making
• Ability to maintain and build constructive relationships that produce results
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet established deadlines
• Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change
• Ability to effectively handle details with accuracy
• Ability to manage schedule to ensure work is completed
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and on-time approval to work as scheduled
• Ability to deliver high quality customer service to internal and external customers by communicating with integrity and compassion
• Ability to resolve service recovery issues and understand when to escalate to the next level
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations
• Ability to perform in all general exam areas with little supervision or review of cases

Nice To Haves

• ACLS/BLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Creates a positive patient and customer experience by representing the US Radiology Way
• Demonstrates the company’s values in daily activities
• Demonstrates use of proper positioning to produce quality image studies
• Operates equipment safely and competently, while obtaining high-quality images
• Maintains required CE’s for both American Registry of Diagnostic Medical (ADRMS) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) compliance
• Participates in activities/tasks to obtain compliance and accreditation with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical (ADRMS) and the American College of Radiology (ACR)
• Participates in annual Inspections and documentation required by ACR
• Demonstrates ability to collect appropriate clinical history and correlate findings with the procedure being performed
• Ensures that comparison studies are obtained prior to sending the study to a radiologist for interpretation
• Evaluates images for technical quality, collates processed images and sequences of exposure and labels appropriately
• Applies the profession’s code of ethics in all aspects of practice
• Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces the safety measures in the Environment of Care
• Maintains accurate patient records; including documentation of communication method, date and to whom findings were communicated
• Performs general and obstetrical ultrasound exams and thyroid aspirations
• Completes other tasks and projects as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits the 1st of the month following your start date
• 401K with Profit Sharing beginning day 1 of employment
• Vacation and PTO days on an accrual basis beginning on your start date
• 6 paid holidays
• 4 hours of paid community service or volunteer hours a year
• Annual bonus opportunity for all
• Annual reviews for merit increases
• Work Life Balance-NO On-call or Over Nights
• Beautiful spa-like work environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow your career within Windsong
• Stable organization with a great reputation in WNY
• Now offering up to a $10k sign on bonus to experienced techs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees