A well known hospital in Brooklyn is seeking a Fulltime Ultrasound Tech. The Registered ultrasound tech performs quality abdomen, vascular, extrematic studies as ordered by the physicians as well as the performance of all other non-invasive cardiac procedures within the Echo Lab Department.
Job Description:Compensation : $ 50
Job ID : 45548
Job Function: - Schedule: Monday - Friday 3pm-11pm | Brooklyn, NY.
- Typical caseload: Abdominal, Pelvic, Thyroid, Renal.
- Encourages, by example, all staff to strive for excellence and not accept the status quo.
- Demonstrates commitment to professionalism in all tasks and interactions with patients, clients, physicians, facility staff, and the community.
- Actively assesses own knowledge and skill level.
- Seeks assistance and education from appropriate sources.
- Maintains a personal education file and discusses accomplishments during annual performance appraisals.
- Participates in and contributes to departmental quality assurance and performance improvement projects.
- Demonstrates compassionate, courteous, friendly, non-judgmental, patient, and helpful customer service in all interactions.
- Respects privacy, diversity, and confidentiality in all interactions.
- Treats all individuals with dignity, kindness, and respect.
- Performs duties in a caring, competent, and professional manner driven by customer needs.
- Handles multiple priorities while remaining calm, focused, and committed to excellence.
- Demonstrates pride and respect for the organization and self; adheres to dress code and maintains a clean, organized workspace.
- Works effectively as a team member with strong communication and cooperation.
- Supports the organization's mission, vision, and values.
- Operates and maintains equipment according to departmental standards.
- Reports equipment malfunctions promptly through appropriate channels.
- Demonstrates knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulatory documentation standards.
- Practices cost containment with all resources.
- Adheres to attendance policies as outlined by Human Resources.
- Demonstrates knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and risk management.
- Responds appropriately to fire drills and emergency codes.
- Practices safe work habits (e.g., reporting hazards, proper body mechanics, PPE use).
- Uses appropriate communication channels for concerns.
- Demonstrates competence in performing echocardiographic studies.
- Performs ultrasound (abdomen, vascular, GYN) studies considering patient age-specific needs.
- Consistently performs quality Doppler and color Doppler exams.
- Maintains competence in all Ultrasound Department procedures.
- Understands cardiac disease processes to ensure complete image acquisition.
- Reports patient condition changes to physicians, nurses, and supervisors.
- Demonstrates basic understanding of acquired images.
- Communicates findings to radiologists for timely interpretation.
- Records preliminary interpretations and documents patient information accurately and promptly.
- Notifies radiology of referral studies needing interpretation.
- Completes all required processing for each study.
- Educates patients and families and communicates effectively with them.
- Uses RIS/PACS & Empower systems accurately to manage orders and reports.
- Assists with outpatient scheduling and appointment coordination.
- Cleans and disinfects equipment per department procedures.
- Identifies equipment issues, reports them appropriately, and assists with evaluation of new equipment.
Job Requirements: Job Requirements: Education/Licensure:
- Satisfactory completion of an accredited non-invasive cardiovascular training program
with a focus in echocardiography and/ or vascular studies. - Satisfactory completion of a recognized course in arrhythmia detection.
- RDMS in Sonography
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.
Experience:
- Six (6) months experience as a registered ultrasound tech & vascular tech.
- Two (2) years' experience as a vascular tech preferred.
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