Yale NewHaven Health
Ultrasound Tech - Full Time Evenings, 3:30pm - 11:45pm (M-F) *$40,000 SIGN-ONBON
Yale NewHaven Health, Greenwich, Connecticut, us, 06831
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient‑centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Under the supervision of the Ultrasound Manager and/or Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality Ultrasound images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the radiologist. All duties are performed in accordance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Promotes service excellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the YNHH Core Success Factors. To meet the staffing needs of the department, as necessary, Diagnostic Radiology staff may be assigned at any of the YNHH Diagnostic Radiology locations, regardless of your regularly assigned work location.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
Perform quality and efficient ultrasound exams in order to assist with a patient's diagnostic work‑up.
Follow routine protocols and/or physician specific prescriptions. Repeat of examinations due to non-compliance or poor quality is minimal as observed by manager/supervisor or physician review.
Provide accurate and compassionate patient care in order to ensure service excellence, patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.
Identify patients and exams accurately 100% of the time according to departmental policy as observed by supervisor or other hospital staff.
Perform various record‑keeping tasks to ensure department goals are met, medical record documentation accuracy, and daily operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Demonstrate mastery of end‑user computer skills of the RIS (Imagecast, VIP, Synapse, Syngo Dynamics, Event Reporting) by accurately and independently performing related tasks such as exam scheduling, completion, document scanning, etc.
Participate in various learning opportunities in order to further personal knowledge/skills and assist with teaching or training others.
Proactively seek opportunities to further one's career, knowledge, and expertise through job‑related seminars, IFE courses, advanced degrees/certifications, or membership in professional societies, etc.
Follow established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties to ensure a safe environment.
Operate equipment and perform job‑related duties in a safe manner, following policies and procedures, to minimize risk of injury to patients. Demonstrate an understanding of body mechanics and use of patient lifting devices when appropriate.
Staff will conduct themselves by the YNHHS Standards of Professional Behavior.
Practice the YNHHS Standards of Professional Behavior with all patient and visitor encounters. Staff will present themselves in a friendly and courteous manner. Staff will identify themselves and their role while encouraging a patient and family‑centered experience. Staff will fully explain procedures and ask if the patient has any additional questions. Staff will address any comfort issues a patient may have prior to starting the procedure. Staff will thank the patient once the procedure is completed and ask if they have any additional questions.
Conduct themselves by the YNHHS Standards of Professional Behavior with all interactions with all permanent, temporary and contracted employees. Staff will communicate with each other in a professional manner. Staff will maintain composure with all interactions. Staff will refer to management when a conflict cannot be resolved among coworkers.
Qualifications Education High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry‑level standards of routine sonography.
Licensure Active, current ARDMS certification. Within six (6) months of hire – Abdomen certification. CPR certification is preferred. (OB) also desirable. CPR certification also preferred.
Special Skills Proficient in routine ultrasound imaging techniques, above‑average knowledge of computer/PACS applications, good organizational and communication/customer service skills.
Physical Demand Must be able to lift (patient transfers) and push 40 lbs (portable US equipment).
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Under the supervision of the Ultrasound Manager and/or Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality Ultrasound images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the radiologist. All duties are performed in accordance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Promotes service excellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the YNHH Core Success Factors. To meet the staffing needs of the department, as necessary, Diagnostic Radiology staff may be assigned at any of the YNHH Diagnostic Radiology locations, regardless of your regularly assigned work location.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
Perform quality and efficient ultrasound exams in order to assist with a patient's diagnostic work‑up.
Follow routine protocols and/or physician specific prescriptions. Repeat of examinations due to non-compliance or poor quality is minimal as observed by manager/supervisor or physician review.
Provide accurate and compassionate patient care in order to ensure service excellence, patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.
Identify patients and exams accurately 100% of the time according to departmental policy as observed by supervisor or other hospital staff.
Perform various record‑keeping tasks to ensure department goals are met, medical record documentation accuracy, and daily operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Demonstrate mastery of end‑user computer skills of the RIS (Imagecast, VIP, Synapse, Syngo Dynamics, Event Reporting) by accurately and independently performing related tasks such as exam scheduling, completion, document scanning, etc.
Participate in various learning opportunities in order to further personal knowledge/skills and assist with teaching or training others.
Proactively seek opportunities to further one's career, knowledge, and expertise through job‑related seminars, IFE courses, advanced degrees/certifications, or membership in professional societies, etc.
Follow established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties to ensure a safe environment.
Operate equipment and perform job‑related duties in a safe manner, following policies and procedures, to minimize risk of injury to patients. Demonstrate an understanding of body mechanics and use of patient lifting devices when appropriate.
Staff will conduct themselves by the YNHHS Standards of Professional Behavior.
Practice the YNHHS Standards of Professional Behavior with all patient and visitor encounters. Staff will present themselves in a friendly and courteous manner. Staff will identify themselves and their role while encouraging a patient and family‑centered experience. Staff will fully explain procedures and ask if the patient has any additional questions. Staff will address any comfort issues a patient may have prior to starting the procedure. Staff will thank the patient once the procedure is completed and ask if they have any additional questions.
Conduct themselves by the YNHHS Standards of Professional Behavior with all interactions with all permanent, temporary and contracted employees. Staff will communicate with each other in a professional manner. Staff will maintain composure with all interactions. Staff will refer to management when a conflict cannot be resolved among coworkers.
Qualifications Education High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry‑level standards of routine sonography.
Licensure Active, current ARDMS certification. Within six (6) months of hire – Abdomen certification. CPR certification is preferred. (OB) also desirable. CPR certification also preferred.
Special Skills Proficient in routine ultrasound imaging techniques, above‑average knowledge of computer/PACS applications, good organizational and communication/customer service skills.
Physical Demand Must be able to lift (patient transfers) and push 40 lbs (portable US equipment).
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