Ultrasound Technologist - Per Diem

$5,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly Care Mount Medical, ProHEATH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state‑of‑the‑art technology and brilliant co‑workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best.

Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Ultrasound Technologist II is responsible for maintenance of registration and active CME's in ultrasound in order to provide excellent service. This also includes creating a tranquil environment, so patients will be able to adhere to examination instructions.

• Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assure proper file identification on all images
• Demonstrate competency performing all diagnostic ultrasound procedures and the operation of all related equipment
• Greet patients, obtain history, and enter information in computer system
• Scan according to guidelines
• Maintain logs; process paperwork for biopsies
• Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination
• Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPAA regulations
• Responsible for all clinical aspects of ultrasonography suite; maintains cleanliness of examination rooms and stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies
• Assist in completing the accreditation process for the American College of Radiology (ACR) every three years
• Maintain CPR certification
• Observe patient vital signs during examination
• Provide coverage as needed (i.e., in the event of call outs or extended patient schedules)
• Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires
• Provide a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure, and ensuring they are aware of follow‑up steps and requirements
• Maintain communication with radiologists and other physicians, patients and their families, and other persons
• Consistently submit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation of additional image acquisition; perform quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrate competency in utilizing systems
• Contribute to efficient out‑patient operations, maximizing the productivity of assigned modality
• Review each examination for technical accuracy, present completed examinations to radiologist, and communicate pertinent data to the person responsible for the care of patients following the procedure
• Demonstrate teamwork; interact in a positive manner with employees and contribute to a collaborative work environment
• Meet or exceed deadlines, follow through, demonstrating accountability, flexibility and adaptability
• Enhance professional growth and maintain certifications, registration and active CME's through education programs, conferences, and workshops
• Acquire patients' chart date/requisition and review both to determine correct set‑up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs
• Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and safety

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited course in ultrasonography
• ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) certification

• Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography or sonography
• 5+ years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization
• Demonstrated ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department's computerized system and its associated devices

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods…