Ultrasound Technologist
| Company | Northwell Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Riverhead, NY, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
- One (1) of the following credentials required: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS).
- 1-3 years of technical experience, Preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepares patient for ultrasound exam.
- Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation with ultrasound exam being performed.
- Consults with referring physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate ultrasound exam required.
- Sets up equipment to administer particular exam in a timely fashion.
- Performs ultrasound procedures and recognizes significance of structures visualized in the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathologic processes.
- Determines need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.
- Observes patient during entire examination.
- Documents image details and labels study.
- Maintains records and logs exams performed.
- Performs frequent calibration checks/adjustments on ultrasound equipment and troubleshoots mechanical problems, as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Cardiology experience, preferred.