Ultrasound Technologist, General -Per Diem / Hospital

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist, General for a Per Diem/Hospital position. This role involves the independent operation of sonographic equipment to perform diagnostic examinations. Responsibilities may include daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, managing patient schedules, equipment maintenance, reporting equipment failures, and quality assessment. The technologist is expected to maintain high ethical standards and continuously enhance their understanding of the field, diseases, and new procedures.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma Graduate of an accredited two-year Ultrasound Program required.
• Registered Diagnostic Sonographer OR Registered Vascular Technologist, required.
• Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment, required.
• Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information, required.
• Ability to follow established departmental procedures, required.
• Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations required.
• Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position, required.
• Strength sufficient to: lift some patients, move heavy equipment on wheels (up to approx. 500 lbs), and to move patients in wheelchairs and stretchers, required.
• Ability to maintain prolonged arm positions necessary for scanning, required.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree In a related field.
• 3 - 5 Years Minimum 3 years of Ultrasound experience.
• 3 - 5 Years OB/GYN, small parts and/or vascular experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Operates Ultrasound equipment to take diagnostic images of specific body areas/parts as ordered. Produces diagnostic images for interpretation by physician. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Ultrasound equipment.
• Prepares patient using proper positioning and/or immobilizing patients and giving them proper instructions regarding procedure. Quality review of the technologist's images fall within guidelines of departmental SOP. Technologist is observed to give clear and concise instruction to the patient before beginning an exam.
• Accurately utilizes the PACS system to make images available to the physician for interpretation. Technologist creates a minimum number of exceptions.
• Accurately utilizes systems. Enters proper exam coding. Arrives and completes exams in a timely fashion.
• Assists in the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies. Reports any equipment problems or malfunctions to the supervisor in a timely fashion.
• Instructs and supervises ultrasound students in a clinical practicum. Works with the ultrasound student to perform exams as well as performing individual image evaluation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree