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White Plains Hospital

Ultrasound Technologist

White Plains Hospital, White Plains, New York, United States

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Position Summary Performs routine and special procedure imaging, diagnostic and medical sonograms. Prepares patient for procedures. Assists radiologists when needed and cares for equipment. Develops and processes films, adheres to radiology standards of care, obtains continuing education, and assumes responsibility for assigned duties. Provides patient care and performs quality assurance.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing protocol requirements and documenting images and body part questionnaires

Assumes responsibility for designated areas and procedures to produce good technical images

Assists physicians during procedures as necessary

Performs equipment quality assurance, calibrations, and orders supplies

Will be required to work in case of emergency procedures or when situations arise in the department; will be needed to work on call, holidays, overtime, or day, evening and overnight shift coverage to help maintain adequate and safe coverage for the department

Maintains cleanliness of all work areas, equipment and accessories and reports malfunctioning equipment to Bio Med and/or supervisor

Processes films or prints pictures when needed

Performs routine office duties, such as answering phones, checking previous reports, and documenting information on patients’ requests, Meditech or hospital system and PACS digital x-ray system

Notifies transport when patients are ready to be picked up or returned to floors

Shows radiologist all films and calls reports to the attending physician and documents communication if necessary

May be assigned as an instructor or preceptor

Will treat all people/staff in a professional and courteous manner, upholding the hospital’s behavioral standards

Will introduce themself and educate the patient and/or family member regarding the examination that is ordered

Should be knowledgeable and skillful in providing care based on age, physical and psychosocial stature of patient populations; neonate/newborn, pediatric/adolescent, adults and geriatric groups

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Duties and hours may change according to the needs of the department or hospital

Education & Experience Requirements

High school Diploma/GED required

Satisfactory completion of a certified ultrasound program or Limited Permit/certificate (ARDMS eligibility after 1 year from graduation and 1000 clinical hours)

Experience preferred; must meet continuing education requirements to maintain certification

ARDMS required for ACR accreditation compliance after January 1, 2019

BCLS (CPR) certification preferred

BLS certification through the American Heart Association required or must be completed within 90 days of hire

Core Competencies Team work, adaptability, communication skills, problem‑solving skills, planning and organizing, attention to detail, judgment and decision‑making skills, stress tolerance.

Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment

Must be able to remain in stationary position 50% of the time

Occasionally move to access patients and paperwork

Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery constantly

Communicate with patients who have questions about bills or financial obligations and provide accurate information

Observe and inspect employees and patients in the department

Frequently move and position patients for exams

May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks; all hazardous chemicals are listed in the hospital’s SDS database and can be accessed through the hospital Intranet and the SDS Access portal

Primary Population Served

Neonatal (birth – 28 days)

Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 – 12 years)

Adolescent (13 – 17 years)

Adult (18 – 64 years)

Geriatric (> 65 years)

Patients with exceptional communication needs

Patients with developmental delays

Patients at end of life

Patients under isolation precautions

Patients with cultural needs

Bariatric patients with weight‑related comorbidities

All populations

Non‑patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Hourly Range: $52.04 - $62.88

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