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Catholic Health · 3 months ago

Ultrasound Technologist

West Islip, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$46.69/hr - $61.15/hr

1+ years exp

Catholic Health is dedicated to providing better care for communities on Long Island. They are seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform clinical assessments and diagnostic examinations, assist in invasive procedures, and ensure patient safety during imaging procedures.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations

Assist doctor with invasive procedures, color-flow ultrasound and other scans as required based on assignment

Selects appropriate equipment for use in ultrasound setup, following exam specifications

Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors

Selects transducer and adjusts the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of field and other specifications of tests

Enters tests data and patient information into computer and ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results

Qualification

Ultrasound techniquesOperation of ultrasound equipmentARDMS registry statusCPR certificationCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent, and graduate of AMA approved ultrasound school

Registry status required with ARDMS to continue employment after one year

Must be CPR certified

Must maintain 30 CME credits every three years

Alert and skilled in appropriately assessing the job to be done and completing a variety of tasks quickly, accurately and in correct sequence; ultrasound techniques and patient positioning

Operation and use of ultrasound equipment

Communication skills