Registered Ultrasound Technologist II/Echo Tech- Glen Cove Hospital (Per Diem)

Job Description

Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease.

Responsibilities Include:

• Prepares patient for examination
• • Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions;
  • Explains procedure in easy-to-understand terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety;
  • Sets-up equipment to administer the particular procedure in a timely fashion.
• Performs ultrasound procedures
  • Recognizes the significance of all structures that are visualized on the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes in timely manner;
  • Ensures that proper views and images have been obtained and proper techniques have been employed; determines the need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.
• Obtains pertinent radiological and diagnostic exam reports for the physician necessary for correlation with the ultrasound scan being performed.
  • Consults with referring radiologist regarding patients previous history and the appropriate ultrasonic procedure that is required;
  • Correlates clinical history to ascertain that the appropriate procedure is performed.
• Monitors patient condition
  • Performs direct observation of the patient during the entire examination;
  • Recognizes and promptly reports to the physician, changes in the patient’s condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by the patient including: fainting discoloration etc.
• Maintains records and logs exams performed
  • Documents accurately the slice location and labels study on the multi-format film;
  • Ensures proper documentation of real-time studies on videotape.
• Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts ultrasound equipment when necessary
  • Troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs as necessary;
  • Recognizes and reports major problems to appropriate personnel to ensure prompt resolution.
• Maintains control of inventory and purchases of supplies for the assigned area.
• • Checks completeness of purchase order requisitions;
  • Reviews stock levels, storage locations and utilization of film inventories and medical and surgical supplies
• Performs related duties, as required.

 

 

 

*ADA Essential Functions

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Graduate of an approved program in Ultrasound and demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics of diagnostic ultrasound and familiarity with pertinent medical/ surgical disease.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification, required.
• Minimum of one year (1) experience working as a RDMS, preferred.