Ultrasound Technologist - Outpatient - Reuben Cooley, Inc.
White Plains, NY
About the Job
Job Description:
Position Summary:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include the Following:
Education & Experience Requirements:
Position Summary:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include the Following:
- Understand and adhere to Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.
- Prepare and position patients accurately for specific examinations, following protocols and documenting images appropriately.
- Assume responsibility for designated areas and procedures, producing high-quality technical images.
- Assist physicians during procedures as necessary.
- Perform equipment quality assurance and calibrations, and ensure the availability of necessary supplies.
- Be available for emergency procedures, on-call duty, holidays, and flexible shift coverage to maintain adequate and safe departmental coverage.
- Maintain cleanliness in work areas, equipment, and accessories, promptly reporting any malfunctioning equipment to Bio Med and/or supervisor.
- Process films and print pictures as needed.
- Perform routine office duties, including answering phones and documenting information in the hospital's systems.
- Notify transport when patients are ready for pickup or return to floors.
- Show radiologists all films, communicate reports to attending physicians, and document communication as necessary.
- May be assigned as an instructor or preceptor.
- Treat all individuals/staff professionally and courteously, upholding the hospital's behavioral standards.
- Introduce and educate patients and/or family members regarding the ordered examination.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill in providing care based on the age, physical, and psychosocial characteristics of patient populations, including neonates/newborns, pediatric/adolescent, adults, and geriatric groups.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Satisfactory completion of a certified ultrasound program or Limited Permit/certificate. (ARDMS eligibility after 1 year from graduation and 1000 clinical hours).
- Experience preferred. Must meet continuing education requirements to maintain certification.
- ARDMS required for ACR accreditation compliance after January 1, 2019.
- BLS required within 90 days of hire.
Source : Reuben Cooley, Inc.