Ultrasound Technologist

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health of Long Island. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Ultrasound Technologist is a diagnostic medical sonography professional who is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound examinations on patients, sets up equipment, documents patients’ complete history and explains the procedures to be performed. Prepares preliminary evaluations and communicates the results to the appropriate physician.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains and records pertinent histories from patients, charts and computerized ultrasound reporting system.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Uses independent judgment during sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
• Completes exam data entry for each patient in computerized reporting system.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and comfort of patients with in the sonographers care.
• Maintains a procedure log per policy
• Completes billing process as indicated.
• Participates in the maintenance of accreditation.
• Maintains a clean work environment. Follows infection control, regulatory and organization regulations and policies.
• Cleans probes according to manufacturers’ instructions after each patient, and wipes down machines after last patient of the day.
• Stocks exam rooms and informs supervision when stock items run low.
• Employee aids in the orientation of new staff, may precept students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required. Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is desirable.

Licensure/Certification requirement:

Preferred: Active certification by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in the specialty (ies) as appropriate (or within one year of employment or transfer). Current compliance with continuing medical education (CME) requirements for specialty (ies) as appropriate or within one year of employment.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience working with patients in intended area of specialty.

At Catholic Health of Long Island your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we also offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future.