Ultrasound Technol-Registered

Req Number 198045

Job Description

Prepares and positions patients appropriately for ultrasonic examinations. Sets-up, operates and maintains ultrasonic diagnostic equipments.

Job Responsibility

• • Operates ultrasonic diagnostic equipment to examine various parts of body such as pelvis, lower and upper abdomen (liver, gallbladder, pancreas, aorta, etc.), retroperitoneal area (kidneys, adrenals), heart, head, etc., pregnancy evaluation (fetal size, placenta, abnormalities, etc.).
• • Prepares patients for ultrasonic examinations by determining necessary anatomical positioning of patients, in accordance with departmental policy.
• • Sets up and operates various types of ultrasonic equipment.

• Adjusts and operates controls to obtain correct exposure, in accordance with departmental regulations.

• Loads and unloads film in cameras.

• Makes exposures for each film, using proper film and identification for each patient.

• • Provides technical guidance and assistance to staff, students and medical staff rotating through area.
• • Maintains records and statistics of ultrasound examinations.
• • Participates in research projects.
• • Maintains inventory and orders supplies, as required.
• • Maintains equipment in proper working order, makes minor adjustments, and requests repair service, as required.
• • Assures high level of care for patients visiting department.

• Performs related duties as required

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

• Graduated from an approved Ultrasound Program, required.

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification, required.

• BLS certification, required.

• Specialized in ultrasonic techniques and procedures, required. Ability to operate ultrasound equipment and obtain appropriate imaging of anatomical structures, etc.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $70.76-$70.76/hour

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.