Ultrasound Technologist, General -Per Diem / Hospital

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care across numerous medical and surgical specialties. As a major regional healthcare resource, we are dedicated to medical education and research, providing a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, we value equity and inclusion, fostering an environment where talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity in skills, ideas, and knowledge.

This role involves the independent operation of sonographic equipment to perform diagnostic examinations. Depending on the work location, the Ultrasound Technologist may also manage daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedules, equipment maintenance, reporting equipment failures, and quality assessment. The sonographer is expected to uphold high medical ethics and continuously enhance their understanding of the field, diseases, and evolving 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.
• Ensures quality review of the technologist's images fall within guidelines of departmental SOP.
• Gives clear and concise instructions to the patient before beginning an exam.
• Accurately utilizes the PACS system to make images available to the physician for interpretation.
• 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

• 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