Ultrasound Technologist - 4/10's, Mon-Thurs

Windsong•Williamsville, NY

17h•Onsite

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. This is a Full-Time position, Monday-Thursday 9am-7:30pm at our Williamsville office with potential to float as needed.

Requirements

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
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
Graduate of 24-month AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology
Breast Certification required
12 months experience in independent scanning

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 requires 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 requires 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, collate processed images and sequence 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