Ultrasound Technologist - Mount Sinai Brooklyn - Radiology - Full-time - Day

Mount Sinai Health Systems•New York, NY

1d•$58 - $63

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs or assists with ultrasound examinations, provides technical assistance to radiologists, and maintains ultrasound equipment. The position prepares and evaluates patients, develops and adapts examination plans, performs scans under the specified level of physician supervision, and obtains diagnostic-quality images and data for physician interpretation. The technologist also supports procedural assistance, quality assurance, room readiness, documentation, scheduling, and infection control.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
Two years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist; new graduates are also considered.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification through ARDMS is required.
Maintain job-specific licensure in good standing, including adherence to Article 35 of the Public Health Code.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications such as RVT, OB/GYN, or Abdomen are preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound procedures and assist with examinations as needed.
Prepare and examine patients, verify identity, obtain relevant health status and medical history, and assess cooperation or ability to tolerate the examination.
Confirm that the examination aligns with the patient’s clinical history and presentation; notify the physician in charge of contraindications or needed procedure changes.
Use technical judgment and written protocols to obtain diagnostic-quality studies appropriate to the patient’s needs.
Assist with, prepare, and position patients for ultrasound procedures.
Educate patients about imaging procedures, the area to be imaged, and any required instructions.
Develop or modify procedure plans based on health status and medical history, using age- and gender-appropriate considerations and professional judgment to optimize results.
Perform examinations under general or direct physician supervision as appropriate, adjusting scanning techniques to optimize image quality and spectral waveform characteristics.
Analyze sonographic findings, obtain measurements and calculations according to laboratory and ACR protocols and guidelines, and minimize acoustic energy exposure without compromising exam quality or completeness.
Notify the appropriate healthcare provider when immediate medical attention is needed and evaluate the patient’s physical and mental status before discharge from the ultrasound department.
Record diagnostic images and data for interpretation and archiving; provide radiologists with written summaries of preliminary findings and enter preliminary findings in EPIC Radiant notes.
Ensure images are labeled according to department SOP, technically acceptable, and transmitted to PACS promptly.
Assist physicians during procedures, including biopsies and musculoskeletal injections.
Assist with the departmental QA/QC program and support compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
Maintain cleanliness of examination rooms and equipment at the start and end of shifts, including removal of soiled or dirty linen.
Maintain necessary supplies and accessories in the imaging room.
Accurately enter required patient-tracking information into EPIC Radiant, schedule exams in EPIC as required, and ensure studies are completed in Epic Radiant and sent to PACS immediately after exams.
Call for inpatients as required and perform related clerical duties when support personnel are absent.
Report needed equipment repairs or unsafe conditions to a supervisor or appropriate personnel.
Follow infection-control policies and protocols to prevent the spread of infection.
Attend required in-services and professional development meetings, maintain continuing medical education credits, and keep job-specific licensure in good standing, including adherence to Article 35 of the Public Health Code.