Ultrasound Technologist

Description:

*For IMMEDIATE consideration, please apply & text Jonathan at (914) 266-1040*

13 week contract for local hospital in Brooklyn, NY with possible extension OR perm hire! AUTO OFFER FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE!

Schedule: Dayshift with rotating weekends

Payrate: $55-65 per hour (Ask about our travel rates!)

Contact: Jonathan

Email: Jonathan(at)Tactstaff.com

Phone/Text: (914) 266-1040

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of a qualified physician, performs a variety of ultrasound procedures including routine vascular, abdominal/ visceral, small parts, pelvic/TV, obstetrical, neonatal, portable and operating room procedures according to established department protocols and procedures.
• Produces high ultrasound imaging in order to obtain diagnostic information.
• Provides information and explanation to patient in regards to the procedure.
• Obtains pertinent data to perform ultrasound examination and ensures all exams are documented.
• Acquire patients' chart data/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs.
• Presents and communicates pertinent case information and clinical images to radiologist.
• May assist in invasive procedures upon physician’s request.
• Review each examination for technical accuracy and completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of patients following the procedure
• Identifies anatomical orientation on all images; Ensures proper identification of films.
• Corrects errors, as necessary.
• Prepares and clean examination area, ultrasound equipment, supplies for patient exams
• Understands and responds accordingly to patient needs when performing exams on the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations.
• Demonstrate competency performing all diagnostic ultrasound procedures and the operation of all related equipment
• Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulations.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Completion of accredited course in ultrasonic technology.
• ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification)
• Minimum 2 year experience as an Ultrasound Technologist.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Salary: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Radiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person