Ultrasound Technologist Jobs

Ultrasound Technologist - Stony Brook Radiology, UFPC

Location: Stony Brook, NY (May float to Commack and Riverhead as needed)

Schedule: Per Diem

Days/Hours: As needed

• Perform a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative.
• May be responsible for specific areas of instruction in the school of technology and ancillary personnel.
• Practice sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination during invasive procedures.
• Secures and returns supplies.
• Assist in performing first aid.
• Maintains ethical relationships.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
• Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures, as required.
• Conduct periodic quality control tests.
• Perform Ultrasound imaging procedures at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
• Participate in in-service programs.
• In the absence of a supervisor or senior technologist, he/she may be designated as acting supervisor.
• Participate or conduct research in required specialty.
• Participate in Right-to-know, compliance training, HIPPA training.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental rules and regulations.
• Maintain adequate records as directed.
• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards (where applicable).
• Maintain order and cleanliness.
• May be required to assist in the development of technical factors.
• Processes films.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by management.
• Performs QA to images and facilitate in the delivery of the images to the PACS System for dictation.
• Selects and operates equipment as directed.
• May assist in the use of a variety of equipment or procedures, not routinely taught.
• Cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the department.
• Responsible for delegating areas of authority in the performance of procedures.
• Rotates within the department and by shift as required.
• Transfers and positions, provides immobilization devices, as required, to produce diagnostic ultrasound imaging.

• In lieu of accredited program requirements, will accept 1 year of Ultrasound experience.
• Basic Life Certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association or able to obtain within 3 months of employment.
• One year experience in the field of radiology is preferred, however not required.
• Must have excellent communications skills.
• The candidate must have a high school diploma and be a graduate of an accredited Ultrasound program.
• ARDMS Certified or eligible. Must obtain certification within 1 year of employment