Ultrasound Technologist - Per Diem

Under the general supervision of the Director of Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound Supervisor, the Technologist assists the Radiologist in diagnosis and treatment of patients within Westmed by performing ultrasounds of excellent imaging quality.

Additional Information

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

• Ultrasound technologists must follow physicians’ orders precisely and conform to regulations

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• Prepare and assist patients for ultrasound procedures as requested by a physician
• Obtains essential information from patients, medical records, and previous scans for clinical correlation
• Verify proper patient identification on the study and route it to PACS
• Helps patient transfer to the sono exam table and ensures adequate immobilization to perform the scan
• Performs patient care tasks eg. removing excess gel from patient
• Operate the equipment to acquire a variety of imaging results
• Obtain diagnostic sonographic images by scanning the appropriate body part of the patient
• Maintains a daily log of patients seen
• Monitor patient reaction to treatment and changes in physical or mental status, reporting change to the appropriate person
• Provide patient care with dignity and respect for the individual. Educate patients about the procedures to be performed including Biopsy procedures
• Practice sterile technique and prevent cross contamination
• Obtain optimum quality images through employment of proper anatomical positioning, probe and frequency selection as designed by the radiologists
• Observe and follow safety procedures including universal precautions
• Carry out quality control checks on equipment, reporting deficiencies to proper personnel for action
• Keep familiar with changes regarding technology and safety for self, patients, and visitors
• Place the demographic information in the reading room for interpretation

Required Qualifications:

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• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
• Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty as appropriate
• Active Vascular registry within one year of employment for all full-time technologists
• Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty as appropriate
• Must be flexible to travel to all Westmed Medical Group sites in Westchester and/or Fairfield County

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $32.00 - $43.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Radiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Experience:

• Ultrasound: 1 year (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Hours per week:

• 10-19

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Company's website:

• www.westmedgroup.com