Ultrasound Technologist-PD

Catholic Health•West Islip, NY

182d•$55 - $60

About The Position

Performs ultrasound examinations on patients. Sets up equipment, documents patients' complete history and explains the procedures to be performed. Prepares preliminary evaluations and communicates the results to the radiologist

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
Candidate must be ARDMS certified or ARDMS registry eligible. ARDMS eligible graduates from CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education) accredited program must be registered in OB/GYN within 12 months of employment.
ARDMS credentials must be maintained yearly.
OB/GYN experience for a minimum of one year.

Nice To Haves

Fetal echo certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams on Obstetric and gynecologic patients.
Integrate diagnostic sonogram with patients’ history, medical records and laboratory results.
Present and prepare preliminary ultrasound findings to attending physician for final report
Present preliminary findings to physician for final report.
Assist the physician with patient care.
Collaboratively work with billing/ secretarial staff in regard to authorizations/charges.
Provide float coverage at other practice sites as needed.
Provide coverage vacation at other sites as needed.