An Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer uses ultrasound technology to examine the inside of patients' bodies and diagnose medical conditions. Works closely with other healthcare specialists who assess and treat relevant conditions. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
Ultrasound Technologist-Full Time- Day Northwell Health - 3.7 Norwalk, CT Job Details Full-time $36.53 - $67.90 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Diagnostic result interpretation Diagnostic imaging equipment Anatomy knowledge Medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Image acquisition for patient care Inventory records Fetal monitoring Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Imaging studies Mid-level Ob/Gyn Achieving diagnostic accuracy as a sonographer Patient consultations Operating medical imaging equipment Women's health diagnostics Sonography equipment maintenance 1 year Obstetric patients Maternal monitoring Training Patient education Teaching Medical imaging interpretation Sonography Full Job Description Description Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
Summary:
Provide assistance to Perinatologist in gathering data, operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment, and obtain diagnostic quality images on the female pelvic organs, uterus and fetus. Maintains all necessary supplies and equipment for the Antenatal Diagnostic Testing Unit.
Responsibilities:
1. Perinatal ultrasounds
Criteria A:
Maintain full working knowledge of ultrasound techniques and anatomy in obstetrical & gynecological patients. Perinatal ultrasounds
Criteria B:
Perform initial evaluation of fetal anatomy, biometric measurements and fetal activity. 2. Assist Perinatologist with scanning of patient
Criteria A:
Explain procedure to patient and significant other. Assist Perinatologist with scanning of patient
Criteria B:
Demonstrate normal anatomy and relay findings to doctor. Assist Perinatologist with scanning of patient
Criteria C:
Discuss results of exam with patient Assist Perinatologist with scanning of patient
Criteria D:
Interpret findings and present to doctor. 3. Assist Perinatologist with amniocentesis
Criteria A:
Explain procedure to the patient, ensure that appropriate forms are filled out. Assist Perinatologist with amniocentesis
Criteria B:
Set up equipment needed for the procedure. Assist Perinatologist with amniocentesis
Criteria C:
Assist needle insertion with ultrasound guidance. Assist Perinatologist with amniocentesis
Criteria D:
Explain post amnio restrictions to patient. 4. Evaluate and maintain equipment and materials needed for procedures.
Criteria A:
Maintain inventory of supplies, linens and intrument trays needed to efficiently provide ultrasounds, amniocentesis and gyn examinations 5.
Continuing Education Criteria A:
Attend continuing education programs and participate in professional organizations.
Continuing Education Criteria B:
Maintain and update educational records
Continuing Education Criteria C:
Maintain teaching tapes for ultrasound cases.
Continuing Education Criteria D:
Assist in orientation and training of radiology residents 6. Performs other duties as assigned. 7. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Education Skills Experience:
Required:
Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program. American Registry of Diagnostic Sonography registered in OB/GYN within one year of hire.
Desired:
One year experience in OB ultrasound.
Other Information:
Required:
Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program. Two to three years experience in performing ultrasound preferred, with at least one year experience in OB ultrasound preferred.
Minimum Experience:
two years American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS) registration within 1 year required.
Working Conditions:
Manual:
Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational:
Some occupational risk
Physical Effort:
Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment:
Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
