Ultrasound Technologist - $52 per hour

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : Ongoing
• Employment Type : Staff

City / State : Bronx, New York

Grant Funded : No

Department :

RAD - Operations Moses

Bargaining Unit : 1199

Work Shift : Night

Work Days : ROTATING SCHEDULE

Scheduled Hours : Hours Vary

Scheduled Daily Hours :

7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate : $52.49

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Radiologist in charge of ultrasound and supervisor of ultrasound, performs a variety of ultrasound examinations at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.  Uses independent judgement and initiative to apply prescribed scanning protocols for purposes of medical diagnosis.

This is a part-time position with rotating shifts : Friday evening, Saturday overnight, and one additional rotating shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Perform to completion sonograms of indicated anatomical areas using available modalities following prescribed protocols.

Utilize correct patient positioning based on patient body habitus and exam requirements.

Prepare a preliminary written impression of the completed sonogram. Interview patients for identification, patient education and detailed clinical history.

Maintain adherence to the imaging workflow in EPIC and GE PACS. Includes tracking exams in EPIC throughout all the steps in process, verifying images in PACS to insure patient exam types, labeling and orientation are correct.

Maintain quality patient care (eg. IV pump operation, oxygen delivery, patient modesty, etc.)

Clean and maintain ultrasound equipment between procedures.

Monitor and maintain performance of all equipment.

Safe handling and security of ultrasound equipment.

Maintain patient record exam verification in EPIC and PACS.

Correlation of x-ray, lab results, and other clinical data.

Train new associates, Radiology residents, medical students and ultrasound students in Ultrasound procedures.

Schedule Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

REQUIREMENTS :

High School Diploma / GED

Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Program

Registered Specialty with the ARDMS in Abdomen and / or OBGYN Requires 30 CE credits per three year rolling triennium to maintain active ARDMS status.

Knowledge / ability to operate diagnostic ultrasound units capable of B Mode, M Mode, color and pulse wave Doppler and 3D imaging.

Ability to utilize EPIC medical information system.

Ability to utilize GE PACS.

Ability to utilize Trophon disinfection systems.

Workstation / PC operational knowledge.

PREFERRED : Associates Degree

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Montefiore Medical Center Job ID #JR226561. Posted job title : Ultrasound Technician RD OB CRD VAS

About Montefiore Medical Center

Montefiore, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is one of nation's largest academic medical centers. Those who work here are driven by a passion to serve and a desire to provide excellent care to all. We are a growing organization and one of New York’s top employers.

Join us as we further our reputation as a leader in clinical care, healthcare research, education and social commitment.