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VillageMD

Delivers local primary care via platform

Ultrasound Tech

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeYonkers, NY, USA$42.12 - $52.69 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
  • Hold at least one active American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification in a listed specialty: Abdomen, OBGYN, Breast, MSK, Fetal Echo, Adult Echo, Vascular, or Pediatric. An additional specialty-specific registry may be required within one year of employment.
  • Maintain current compliance with continuing medical education requirements for the applicable specialty or specialties.
  • Maintain diagnostic imaging quality in accordance with standardized procedures.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of human cross-sectional anatomy, patient 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 the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
  • Work independently and demonstrate flexibility in work assignments.
  • Demonstrate patient-care and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Follow physicians’ orders and applicable regulations, and prepare and assist patients for ultrasound procedures.
  • Obtain relevant patient 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 related patient-care tasks such as removing excess gel.
  • Operate ultrasound equipment to acquire imaging results and obtain diagnostic sonographic images of the appropriate body part.
  • Maintain a daily log of patients seen.
  • Monitor patient reactions to treatment 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 quality images using appropriate anatomical positioning, probe and frequency selection, as designed by radiologists.
  • Follow safety procedures, including universal precautions.
  • Perform equipment quality-control checks, report deficiencies, and stay current with changes in technology and safety practices affecting staff, patients, and visitors.
  • Place demographic information in the reading room for interpretation.
  • Process studies onto CD or film for patient study requests while maintaining HIPAA compliance, and keep equipment and the work area clean.
  • Know the location of emergency drugs and equipment.
  • Maintain familiarity with departmental booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and continuing education.
  • 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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