Ultrasound Technologist - WCINYP ($10,000 NEW HIRE BONUS - payout details apply)

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

29d•$60 - $74•Onsite

About The Position

Under general guidance, performs diagnostic sonography, participates in invasive procedures utilizing ultrasound guidance and manages data collection and organization of the ultrasound rooms. A $10,000 new hire bonus will be distributed in increments: $2,500 on date of hire, $5,000 at 6 months, and $2,500 at 1 year.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Approximately 2 years of experience working in clinical ultrasonography.
Experience as registered technologist in another radiology modality may be applicable.
Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact with multiple constituencies and exercise "people skills".
Ability to exercise standards of professionalism, including appearance, presentation and demeanor.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); required to obtain within one year of hire date.
BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association)

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and/or disseminate departmental or functional specific policies and procedures.
Maintain a departmental standard operating procedures (SOP) manual if available.
Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents.
Order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately.
Receive supply orders and confirm accuracy of delivery.
Assist with cost control.
Ensure that facilities and equipment are in optimal and proper working condition.
Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs as needed.
Perform minor repairs if qualified and as needed.
Advise on upgrades for performance enhancements.
Attend workshops, seminars and/or conferences to keep abreast of standards and best practices within the field.
Disseminate information to colleagues and/or staff as appropriate.
Assist current and new employees in the use of systems/equipment and departmental policies and procedures.
Greet registered patients at time of visit and triage patients through the patient flow process.
Check schedules and accompany patients to exam/procedure room.
Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing and preparing for exam.
Review and verify patient identity, history and requisition for exam to be performed.
Input patient history information at time of exam/test into the practice management system.
Scan relevant medical documentation related to patient's case.
Ensure patient safety is maintained at all times.
Maintain a sterile environment.
Ensure standard infection control precautions are observed.
Assist with the review of cases and literature regarding patient care and research protocols, as well as the collection of data for publications.
Implement technical data, organize record keeping and data collection.
Perform sonogram and procedures requiring ultrasound guidance (i.e, core biopsies, and fine needle aspirations (FNA).
Locate insertion site and ensure correct placement of probe.
Interpret sonograms and prepare data for preliminary diagnosis.
Accompany the provider into the exam room, update or collect patient history and input patient data into the practice management system.
Explain procedure to be performed to patient prior to procedure and answer any questions throughout.