Ultrasound Technologist Per-Diem (Square Care) Details

Ultrasound Technologist Per-Diem (Square Care)

Unified Women’s Healthcare - Manhasset, NY

Employment Type : Full-Time

Square Care is seeking a per-diem ultrasound technologist. The Ultrasound technologist works directly with the operations manager, the office manager and any other staff assigned to the location. The Sonographer will perform clinical breast ultrasound procedures utilizing a background in anatomy, physiology, physics, and instrumentation to provide technical information to aid the radiologist in diagnosis. A sonographer must also possess certain values and abilities, including social perceptiveness, critical thinking, clear communication, active listening, and patient problem sensitivity.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performing the ultrasound and ensuring the transducer (probe) is capturing images correctly
• Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients to avoid confusion
• Maintaining ultrasound equipment and sterilizing the room in which the procedure takes place
• Evaluating the images for quality, and interpreting what the image captured
• Presenting images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team
• Maintaining patient records and adding medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure
• Work closely with the Mammography technologists and Radiologist to ensure the capture of appropriate information and prior imaging.
• Review all prior images and reports before completing an exam
• Utilize Pacs, EMR and any other systems related to imaging

Additional Job Functions: Additional Job Functions:

• Attend Unified and UMAMS meetings
• Complete all assigned compliance and education requirements
• Assist in special projects
• Other duties as assigned
• Training of other technologists as needed

Position Requirements:

• ARDMS registered sonographer
• Advanced Breast registry or eligible and will obtain within 6 months from hire date
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Breast Sonographer
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Previous experience working in an imaging environment highly desirable
• Proficient in PACS and RIS Systems

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