Ultrasound Technologist - General U/S & Vascular **Manhattan**
NYU Langone Medical Center - New York City, NY
posted 16 days ago
About the position
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to med.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for performing diagnostic sonographic examinations, utilizing ultrasonic equipment in various modes and techniques to locate evaluate and record pertinent anatomical pathological and functional data. Operates ultrasound equipment to make quality images; performs studies in required modalities. Provides training guidance to Ultrasound Technology students.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge of the hospital and radiology information systems as they relate to radiology
- Selects appropriate patient information from HIS/RIS system in accordance with HIPPA regulations
- Accesses patient information; schedules exams appointment times type of exam patient reports etc
- Follows departmental HIS/RIS system procedures and protocol to ensure orders are verified and processed correctly
- Effectively assesses patients information and status and follows appropriate procedures accordingly
- Uses standard procedures to identify the correct patient
- Reviews patients requisition and understands the type of exam required by each requisition and confers with medical staff regarding clarification when necessary
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Directs and monitors student clinical training
- Observes the student during clinical training guide them to perform good ultrasound procedures
- Conveys information to students to increase their level of understanding
- Evaluates the students progress in clinical areas
- Monitors the work performed by students under their supervision
- Demonstrates skill in equipment set up utilization and proper maintenance procedure
- Performs visual and manual quality control checks of radiographic equipment
- Uses imaging and peripheral equipment in a safe and productive manner in accordance with prescribed hospital departmental and manufacturers procedures
- Observes and reports any malfunctioning of the equipment and notifies appropriate persons in case of missing or damaged equipment
- Independently implements patient procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards
- Explains the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly
- Solves problems that arise during patient examinations using both technical knowledge and innovation
- Alters examination to maximize information in response to patients condition
- Confers with other technologists concerning previous approaches utilized
- Follows accepted radiologic procedures and uses medical information to determine type of protocol required for radiographic examination
- Consults policy and procedure manuals and/or other reference materials as necessary to ensure actions conform to established protocols
- Follows special instructions indicated on radiographic requisition
- Recognizes need for and follows isolation precautions
Requirements
- Certificate from an approved ultrasound/vascular technology education program
- Registered as American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or eligible
- Required Licenses: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Nice-to-haves
- Registered as American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Registered Vascular Technologist
- Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Benefits
- NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
