Ultrasound Technologist
Company: Northwell Health
Location: Plainview
Posted on: May 7, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description
Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent
judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency
ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease.
Job Responsibility
- * Prepares patient for examination
- Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing
procedure and conditions;
- Explains procedure in easy-to-understand terms to relieve
patient of pre-testing anxiety;
- Sets-up equipment to administer the particular procedure in a
timely fashion.
- * Performs ultrasound procedures
- Recognizes the significance of all structures that are
visualized on the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from
normal or pathological processes in timely manner;
- Ensures ordered views and images have been obtained using
approved techniques; determines the need for more extensive
evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.
- * Obtains pertinent radiological and diagnostic exam reports
for the physician necessary for correlation with the ultrasound
scan being performed
- Consults with referring radiologist regarding patients previous
history and the appropriate ultrasonic procedure that is
required;
- Correlates clinical history to ascertain that appropriate
procedure is performed.
- * Monitors patient condition
- Performs direct observation of the patient during the entire
examination;
- Recognizes and promptly reports to the physician, changes in
the patient's condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by the
patient including: fainting discoloration etc.
- * Maintains records and logs exams performed
- Documents accurately the slice location and labels study on
multi-format film;
- Ensures proper documentation of real-time studies on
videotape.
- * Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and
adjusts ultrasound equipment when necessary
- Troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by
performing minor repairs as necessary;
- Recognizes and reports major problems to appropriate personnel
to ensure prompt resolution.
- * Maintains control of inventory and purchases of supplies for
the assigned area
- Checks completeness of purchase order requisitions;
- Reviews stock levels, storage locations and utilization of film
inventories and medical and surgical supplies
- Performs related duties, as required.
*ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualification
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Graduate of an approved program in Echocardiography/Ultrasound
and demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics or
diagnostic ultrasound and familiarity with pertinent
medical/surgical disease, required.
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification,
required.
- Equivalent work experience documented by institutional referral
with a minimum of 200 cases in echocardiography and the other
modalities.
*Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed
is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that
may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the
time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the
future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate,
several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location,
specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education,
credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal
equity).
Keywords: Northwell Health, Wayne , Ultrasound Technologist, Other , Plainview, New Jersey
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