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Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist: Echo - Flexstaff

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$45 - $85 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A vocational or technical school diploma is required.
  • Current Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification is required, plus specialized certifications as needed; ARDMS or CCI is required.
  • One to three years of technical experience is required.
  • Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients for ultrasound exams, position them according to departmental standard operating procedures, and explain procedures in layman's terms to reduce pre-testing anxiety.
  • Obtain pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports for correlation with the ultrasound exam, and consult with the referring physician about patient history and the appropriate ultrasound exam.
  • Set up equipment for each exam in a timely manner and use machine settings and technical judgment to ensure accurate results.
  • Recognize structures visualized in the oscilloscope, distinguish artifacts from normal or pathological processes, and determine when more extensive evaluation is needed beyond preliminary instructions.
  • Observe patients throughout examinations and report changes in their condition or motor-abnormality complaints, including fainting and discoloration, in accordance with procedures.
  • Document image details, label studies, and maintain records and logs of exams performed.
  • Perform minor repairs and frequent calibration checks, adjust ultrasound equipment as necessary, and troubleshoot mechanical problems by performing minor repairs.
  • Perform related duties as required.

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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