VillageMD
Responsibilities
Ultrasound technologists must follow physicians’ orders precisely and conform to regulations. Prepare and assist patients for ultrasound procedures as requested by a physician. Obtain essential information from patients, medical records, and previous scans for clinical correlation. Verify proper patient identification on the study and route it to PACS. Help patient transfer to the sono exam table and ensure adequate immobilization to perform the scan. Perform patient care tasks such as removing excess gel from the patient. Operate the equipment to acquire a variety of imaging results. Obtain diagnostic sonographic images by scanning the appropriate body part of the patient. Maintain a daily log of patients seen. Monitor patient reaction to treatment and changes in physical or mental status, reporting changes to the appropriate person. Provide patient care with dignity and respect. Educate patients about the procedures to be performed including biopsy procedures. Practice sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination. Obtain optimum quality images through proper anatomical positioning, probe and frequency selection as designed by the radiologists. Observe and follow safety procedures including universal precautions. Carry out quality control checks on equipment, reporting deficiencies to proper personnel for action. Stay familiar with changes regarding technology and safety for self, patients, and visitors. Place demographic information in the reading room for interpretation. Process studies onto CD or film format for patient study requests while maintaining proper HIPAA compliance. Maintain cleanliness of equipment and working area. Maintain familiarity with emergency drugs and equipment locations. Maintain familiarity with the department’s booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems. Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and continuing education requirements. Demonstrate knowledge in cross-sectional anatomy, proper positioning skills, and appropriate utilization of scanning techniques. Maintain high knowledge across a variety of routine procedures and applications. Maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses as required by the New York State Department of Health and related bodies. Promote and follow company policies, rules, and regulations. Execute related duties as necessary or assigned. Ability to work independently and demonstrate flexibility in assignments. Demonstrate commitment to total quality management and service excellence in line with the organizational mission. Required Qualifications
Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Active certifications by ARDMS or CCI in specialties such as Abdomen, OBGYN, Breast, MSK, Fetal Echo, Adult Echo, Vascular, Pediatric. This includes RDMS, RDCS, RVT, and RMSKS. Current compliance with CME requirements for the applicable specialty. Maintaining superior diagnostic imaging in accordance with standardized procedures. Excellent patient and people skills. Strong knowledge of human cross-section anatomy, proper positioning, and scanning protocols and techniques. Ability to maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses required by relevant health authorities. Pay Range: $42.12 - $52.69 Hourly The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on factors including experience and location. About Our Commitment
Total Rewards at VillageMD: Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD values health and wellness and offers benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k plan. Equal Opportunity Employer
Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender or sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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Ultrasound technologists must follow physicians’ orders precisely and conform to regulations. Prepare and assist patients for ultrasound procedures as requested by a physician. Obtain essential information from patients, medical records, and previous scans for clinical correlation. Verify proper patient identification on the study and route it to PACS. Help patient transfer to the sono exam table and ensure adequate immobilization to perform the scan. Perform patient care tasks such as removing excess gel from the patient. Operate the equipment to acquire a variety of imaging results. Obtain diagnostic sonographic images by scanning the appropriate body part of the patient. Maintain a daily log of patients seen. Monitor patient reaction to treatment and changes in physical or mental status, reporting changes to the appropriate person. Provide patient care with dignity and respect. Educate patients about the procedures to be performed including biopsy procedures. Practice sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination. Obtain optimum quality images through proper anatomical positioning, probe and frequency selection as designed by the radiologists. Observe and follow safety procedures including universal precautions. Carry out quality control checks on equipment, reporting deficiencies to proper personnel for action. Stay familiar with changes regarding technology and safety for self, patients, and visitors. Place demographic information in the reading room for interpretation. Process studies onto CD or film format for patient study requests while maintaining proper HIPAA compliance. Maintain cleanliness of equipment and working area. Maintain familiarity with emergency drugs and equipment locations. Maintain familiarity with the department’s booking, scheduling, duplication, and PACS systems. Maintain professional and technical knowledge through training and continuing education requirements. Demonstrate knowledge in cross-sectional anatomy, proper positioning skills, and appropriate utilization of scanning techniques. Maintain high knowledge across a variety of routine procedures and applications. Maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses as required by the New York State Department of Health and related bodies. Promote and follow company policies, rules, and regulations. Execute related duties as necessary or assigned. Ability to work independently and demonstrate flexibility in assignments. Demonstrate commitment to total quality management and service excellence in line with the organizational mission. Required Qualifications
Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Active certifications by ARDMS or CCI in specialties such as Abdomen, OBGYN, Breast, MSK, Fetal Echo, Adult Echo, Vascular, Pediatric. This includes RDMS, RDCS, RVT, and RMSKS. Current compliance with CME requirements for the applicable specialty. Maintaining superior diagnostic imaging in accordance with standardized procedures. Excellent patient and people skills. Strong knowledge of human cross-section anatomy, proper positioning, and scanning protocols and techniques. Ability to maintain continuing education credits and professional licenses required by relevant health authorities. Pay Range: $42.12 - $52.69 Hourly The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on factors including experience and location. About Our Commitment
Total Rewards at VillageMD: Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD values health and wellness and offers benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k plan. Equal Opportunity Employer
Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender or sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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