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Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Breast Ultrasound Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$56.55 - $66.34In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited ultrasound or related program.
  • Hold one of the following credentials: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS), or Registered Technologist in Sonography (R.T.(S)).

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a physician or radiologist to confirm exam details and ensure optimal image quality.
  • Enter patient history and other pertinent information from requisitions for correlation with the exam.
  • Explain procedures to patients and position them appropriately, using shields, immobilization, and supportive devices as needed.
  • Set up equipment and operate controls to obtain correct exposure for exams.
  • Perform ultrasound exams according to established division standards and procedures.
  • Assist physicians during procedures requiring ultrasound guidance, as needed.
  • Provide backup support in other sonographic modalities, as appropriate.
  • Observe patients for changes in condition, follow safety standards, and promptly report changes to the appropriate clinician.
  • Ensure image quality, label images with required information, and transmit them to radiologists and required record-keeping systems.
  • Document exams and results in patient medical records.
  • Calibrate and clean equipment, perform regular quality-control tests, and promptly report repair needs to management.
  • Monitor and maintain supply inventory in assigned areas.
  • Keep the work area clean and organized according to established safety standards.
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.
  • Participate in performance-improvement and quality-control activities.
  • Perform related duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior imaging experience is preferred.
  • Breast ultrasound experience is highly preferred.

About the Company

Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Northwell Health is a nonprofit health system serving patients across New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut through hospitals and outpatient practices. Its network combines hospitals for complex care, community hospitals and specialty centers such as Cohen Children's Medical Center and Zucker Hillside Hospital. The system coordinates hospital, ambulatory and post-acute care, with philanthropy supporting its community mission. Its research institutes and partnerships with Hofstra University connect patient care with medical discovery and training for doctors, nurses and physician assistants. Founded in 1997, Northwell is headquartered in Lake Success, New York.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lake Success, NY
Founded
1997

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