Ultrasound Tech
Valhalla-NY-10595-United States
Job Summary: The Ultrasound Technologist performs routine, advanced and biopsy ultrasound procedures. The technologist also maintains the cleanliness and ensures proper operation of the equipment, stocks clinical supplies, performs quality assurance/continuous quality improvement functions and utilizes the department RIS/PACS systems to manage patient’s images, records and files.
Responsibilities:
- Requires thorough knowledge of the techniques of ultrasound and good knowledge of ultrasound and related equipment.
- Requires good knowledge of human anatomy.
- Requires good knowledge of the Radiology Information Systems and PACS to keep accurate patient records.
- Requires the ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions.
- Administers imaging tests and treatments as prescribed by clinical providers using protocols to produce acceptable quality radiology images;
- Positions and instructs patients in preparation for taking Ultrasound images;
- Makes adjustments to ultrasound equipment to correct settings for each examination.
- Assists clinical providers with various procedures, treatments, and surgical techniques as directed.
- Troubleshoots Ultrasound equipment and systems as needed.
- Tracks and secures supplies according to departmental guidelines;
- Follows department guidelines to correctly identify patient, and enter patient information into imaging systems;
- Properly images cases and archives to PACS, also utilizes the Radiology Information Systems to keep accurate patient records;
- Ability to write preliminary reports after scanning, completing worksheets in a neat, legible and specific format.
- Assures that the working environment is clean and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Assists in orientation and training of new staff as requested and serves as a resource person and professional role model.
- Performs other functions as required.
- Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience: One-year experience as a Radiologic Technologist, preferred.
Education: Graduate of an approved Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs School of Ultrasound is required.
Licenses / Certifications: Licensed by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Other:
Special Requirements: Must maintain the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Ultrasound Technologist.
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