Job Description
Job Description
Looking for an Ultrasound Technologist for a hospital in Queens. This position is Monday - Friday 8a-4:30p. The Ultrasound Technologist operates ultrasound diagnostic equipment to produce 2-dimensional ultrasonic pattern and positive pictures of human body for use by professional personnel in diagnosis of disease. Performs duplex scans including 2D, color, and pulsed wave Doppler examinations evaluating arterial and venous structures, including measurement and calculation.
Responsibilities:
- Perform high quality ultrasound procedures in strict accordance with currently approved practices as outlined in department policy and procedure manuals, complying with all applicable federal, state, local and other regulatory requirements.
- Assist radiologists with ultrasound-guided biopsies and procedures if needed.
- Understand the methods used to generate ultrasound data and the theory and operation of the instruments that detect, display, and store the acoustic information generated in clinical examinations.
- Monitor patient's well-being during exams; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and takes appropriate action.
- Operation of ultrasound diagnostic equipment
- Perform sonography exams ensuring requests conform with orders in patient's chart
- Explain process to patients and instruct and assist patient in assuming physical position for required exposure to ultrasound waves
- Select appropriate ultrasonic recording parameters for procedures
Requirements:
- High School diploma or Equivalency required
- Current ARDMS/ARRT Registered - MUST
- At least 1 year experience in a hospital setting preferred
- Applicants must have completed their Ultrasound Technologist program with diploma
- BLS certification required