Maimonides Medical Center
About Us
We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Overview
Performs ultrasound of internal organs for the diagnosis of disease and study of the malfunctions of organs. Participates in CQI activities.
Responsibilities
Performs ultrasound exams (including on portable equipment) of abdomen, (including liver, GB, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, pelvis, major vessels, small parts (including breast, thyroid, testicular, popliteal, pyloric stenosis and appendicitis studies) and neonatal brains. Performs doppler studies of the carotids, abdomen, pelvis, small parts and peripheral vascular. Performs intra-cavity ultrasound studies (endovaginal and endorectal). Performs localizations for invasive procedures under ultrasound guidance. Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients. Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel. Tracks patients and appropriately uses IDX (RIS) and PACS. As required, transports patients to and from the Ultrasound Suite. Schedules patients for sonography and arranges for patients to be prepped Instructs and provides clinical supervision to ultrasound students and Radiology residents in specific area of expertise. Gives verbal preliminary reports of sonogram results to M.D. Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Checks the requisition for an ultrasound examination to confirm procedure requested patient's condition and check special notes or comments. Verifies patient identity by checking wristband with requisition form. Explains procedure to be performed clearly to patient and answers any patient questions. Individualizes examinations relative to clinical history of each patient. Provides protection to patients in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and Departmental policies. Demonstrates ability to perform and obtain high quality ultrasound images. Demonstrates competence in darkroom chemistry and processing procedures as needed; evaluates sonogram for technical quality before delivering to physician. Documentation in patient record is accurate, timely, and according to departmental policies and procedures; reports are prepared timely and accurately. Interacts professionally with patients and families.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from an approved formal training program in ultra-sound technology required.
RDMS required (must be obtained within one year of hire).
Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.
Current BCLS Certificate required (either American Red Cross or American Heart Association). New employees will be required to produce a current BCLS certificate within 6 months from date of hire.
Experience:
1-2 years of previous ultrasound experience preferred.
Skills:
Familiarity with diagnostic x-rays.
Good oral communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the position.
Pay Range
USD $52.26 - USD $52.79 /Hr. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.
We're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Overview
Performs ultrasound of internal organs for the diagnosis of disease and study of the malfunctions of organs. Participates in CQI activities.
Responsibilities
Performs ultrasound exams (including on portable equipment) of abdomen, (including liver, GB, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, pelvis, major vessels, small parts (including breast, thyroid, testicular, popliteal, pyloric stenosis and appendicitis studies) and neonatal brains. Performs doppler studies of the carotids, abdomen, pelvis, small parts and peripheral vascular. Performs intra-cavity ultrasound studies (endovaginal and endorectal). Performs localizations for invasive procedures under ultrasound guidance. Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients. Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel. Tracks patients and appropriately uses IDX (RIS) and PACS. As required, transports patients to and from the Ultrasound Suite. Schedules patients for sonography and arranges for patients to be prepped Instructs and provides clinical supervision to ultrasound students and Radiology residents in specific area of expertise. Gives verbal preliminary reports of sonogram results to M.D. Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Checks the requisition for an ultrasound examination to confirm procedure requested patient's condition and check special notes or comments. Verifies patient identity by checking wristband with requisition form. Explains procedure to be performed clearly to patient and answers any patient questions. Individualizes examinations relative to clinical history of each patient. Provides protection to patients in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and Departmental policies. Demonstrates ability to perform and obtain high quality ultrasound images. Demonstrates competence in darkroom chemistry and processing procedures as needed; evaluates sonogram for technical quality before delivering to physician. Documentation in patient record is accurate, timely, and according to departmental policies and procedures; reports are prepared timely and accurately. Interacts professionally with patients and families.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from an approved formal training program in ultra-sound technology required.
RDMS required (must be obtained within one year of hire).
Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.
Current BCLS Certificate required (either American Red Cross or American Heart Association). New employees will be required to produce a current BCLS certificate within 6 months from date of hire.
Experience:
1-2 years of previous ultrasound experience preferred.
Skills:
Familiarity with diagnostic x-rays.
Good oral communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the position.
Pay Range
USD $52.26 - USD $52.79 /Hr. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.