Associate Ultrasound Technologist

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Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state‑of‑the‑art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient‑centered.

Comprehensive services are offered in Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than 80 specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of ultrasound procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative to assist in the medical diagnosis and assessment of patients. Acts in compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals, health care setting, and other appropriate regulatory requirements and patient safety standards.

• Selects appropriate software and imaging parameters, when positioning and adjusting equipment to encompass the area to be studied and produce optimal diagnostic imaging quality.
• Performs more advanced ultrasound procedures on patients and deviates from the normal ultrasound examination to complete the procedure, when necessary.
• Assists physicians and other health care personnel by providing information regarding the nature, scheduling or results of procedures performed within the Ultrasound Department.
• Assists in the development of new tests by performing comparison studies and clinical trials, and implements these new procedures.
• May plan, schedule, and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the department to ensure the continuous flow of work.
• Participates in the development of quality control and quality assurance procedures and instructs other appropriate technical personnel on aspects of their routine use.
• Conducts training programs in ultrasonography and monitors effectiveness of programs.
• Effectively uses electronic medical records (EMR) to document patient encounters and access pertinent patient data and imaging results; keeps other detailed and accurate patient records and results.
• Participates in departmental meetings, internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement activities and training, as required.
• Performs the work of the Ultrasound Technologist and other related duties, as assigned.

• Valid certification in Sonography issued by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); and
• One (1) year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer.

Department preferences details would be included here if provided, but no specific preferences were listed.

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Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care