$5,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates
Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly Crystal Run Healthcare, CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for providing excellent service. This also includes creating a tranquil environment, so patients will be able to adhere to examination instructions.
Flexible schedule able to cover in nearby sites as needed:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images.
- Demonstrate competency performing all diagnostic ultrasound procedures and the operation of all related equipment.
- Greet patients, obtain history, and enter information in computer system.
- Scan according to guidelines.
- Maintain logs; process paperwork for biopsies.
- Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination.
- Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPAA regulations.
- Responsible for all clinical aspects of ultrasonography suite; maintains cleanliness of examination rooms. Stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies.
- Assist in the completion of the accreditation process for the American College of Radiology (ACR) every three years.
- Maintain CPR certification.
- Observe patient vital signs during examination.
- Provide coverage as needed (i.e., in the event of call outs or extended patient schedules).
- Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires.
- Provide a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements.
- Maintain communication with radiologists and other physicians, patients and their families, and other persons.
- Consistently submit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation of additional image acquisition; perform quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrate competency in utilizing systems.
- Contribute to efficient out-patient operations, maximizing the productivity of assigned modality.
- Review each examination for technical accuracy, present completed examinations to radiologist, and communicate pertinent data to the person responsible for the care of patients following the procedure.
- Demonstrate teamwork; interact in a positive manner with employees and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
- Meet or exceed deadlines, follow through, demonstrating accountability, flexibility and adaptability.
- Enhance professional growth and maintain certifications, registration and active CME's through education programs, conferences, and workshops.
- Acquire patients' chart data/requisition and review both to determine correct 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.
- Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and safety.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of course in Ultrasonic Technology.
- RDMS Certification.
- 2+ years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist.
- Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department's computerized system and its associated devices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine.
- 2+ years of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist.
Physical Demands:
- Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to lift patients weighing up to 300 pounds and place them in appropriate positions for operation of equipment.
- Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and review developed films.
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