Registered Ultrasound Technician-Mount Sinai Morningside- M-F 11Am-7Pm

Strength Through Diversity

Ground breaking science. Advancing medicine. Healing made personal.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Prepares and examines all patients, verifying their identity for ultrasound examinations in
accordance with established departmental procedures and techniques, which includes
obtaining health status and medical history, patient’s cooperation or ability to tolerate the
examination. Confirms that the ultrasound examination correlates with patient clinical
history and presentation. Inform physician in charge of any contraindications to the
procedure.
2. Operates and adjusts ultrasound equipment, cleans and makes minor adjustments, taking
safety precautions necessary to protect patients and personnel from electric shock or other
hazards. Reports any malfunction to the appropriate person.
3. Communicates with the patient, their representative and staff. Explains the exam and
instructions to the patient and other health care providers, answering questions that are
unrelated to specific diagnostic, treatment and/or prognosis.
4. Develops and/or modifies a procedure plan from health status and medical history, using age
and gender appropriate considerations .Uses independent professional judgment to adopt the
procedure plan to optimize exam results. Performs exams under general or direct physician
supervision as defined by the procedure, adjusting scanning technique to optimize image
qualify and spectral waveform characteristics.
5. Evaluates sonographic images for technical and diagnostic acceptability to ensure that the
prescribed images are obtained.
6. Applies the necessary technical judgment to obtain studies of an acceptable diagnostic
quality according to written protocols and the patient’s needs.
7. Evaluates radiographs for technical acceptability and ensures images are transmitted to
PACS in a timely fashion.
8. Analyzes sonographic findings so comprehensive exams sufficient for a physician to direct
patient management and render a diagnosis. Perform measurements and calculations
according to laboratory and ACR protocols and guidelines. Minimize patient exposure to
acoustic energy without compromising exam quality or completeness.
9. Notifies appropriate health care provider when immediate medical attention is needed
Evaluates patient's physical and mental status prior to discharge from the ultrasound
department.
10. Records diagnostic images and data for use by the interpreting physician in rendering a
diagnosis and for archival purposes. Provides an oral summary of preliminary findings to the
radiologist.
11. Ensures adequate supplies are available for use.
12. Helps maintain a safe working environment.
13. Ensures room cleanliness, before and after each procedure.
14. Assists in the orientation and mentor of new Ultrasound personnel.
15. May answers telephones, schedules examinations and initiate transportation.
16. Other relevant duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High School Graduate and Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. 0- 2 years of experience as Ultrasound Technologist Certified Sonographer American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by:

• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential
• Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers
• Serving as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination

We work hard to acquire and retain the best people and to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are valued, belong, and are able to professionally advance. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, contribute to the patient experience and quality of patient care.

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Who We Are

Over 42,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.

Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospitals, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai St. Luke’s, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, veteran, immigration, citizenship, or other protected status.

EOE including Veterans and Disabled

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $40.41 - $46.41 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.