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VillageMD

Delivers local primary care via platform

Ultrasound Tech

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRye, NY, USA$42.12 - $52.69 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
  • Hold one active certification from ARDMS or CCI in a specialty such as Abdomen, OBGYN, Breast, MSK, Fetal Echo, Adult Echo, Vascular, or Pediatric, including RDMS, RDCS, RVT, or RMSKS; an additional specialty-specific registry may be required within one year of employment.
  • Maintain current compliance with continuing medical education requirements for applicable specialties.
  • Maintain superior diagnostic imaging in accordance with standardized procedures.
  • Demonstrate patient and people skills.
  • Maintain knowledge of human cross-section anatomy, proper positioning, protocols, and scanning techniques.
  • Maintain knowledge of routine procedures and applications.
  • Maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses required by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Protection, and ARDMS.
  • Work independently and demonstrate flexibility in work assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Follow physicians’ orders and applicable regulations, and prepare and assist patients for ultrasound procedures as requested by a physician.
  • Obtain relevant information from patients, medical records, and previous scans for clinical correlation; verify patient identification and route studies to PACS.
  • Assist patients onto the sonography examination table, ensure adequate immobilization, and perform patient-care tasks such as removing excess gel.
  • Operate ultrasound equipment to acquire imaging results and obtain diagnostic sonographic images by scanning the appropriate body parts.
  • Maintain a daily log of patients seen.
  • Monitor patient reactions and changes in physical or mental status, and report changes to the appropriate person.
  • Provide dignified and respectful patient care, and explain procedures, including biopsy procedures, to patients.
  • Use sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Obtain optimal image quality through appropriate anatomical positioning and selection of probes and frequencies as designed by radiologists.
  • Follow safety procedures, including universal precautions.
  • Perform equipment quality-control checks and report deficiencies to the appropriate personnel; stay familiar with changes in technology and safety practices.
  • Place demographic information in the reading room for interpretation.
  • Process studies onto CD or film for patient requests while maintaining HIPAA compliance, and keep equipment and the work area clean.
  • Know the location of emergency drugs and equipment.
  • Maintain familiarity with department booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and continuing education.
  • Promote and follow WMG policies, rules, and regulations.
  • Perform related duties as necessary or assigned.
  • Support total quality management and service excellence in accordance with the organization's mission.

About the Company

VillageMD

Delivers local primary care via platform

Preparing a concise company summary for VillageMD.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$491M
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
2013

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