Ultrasound Technologist Level II Gotham Health- Brooklyn Locations

NYC Health Hospitals
US - New York - New York
May 21, 2024

About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patients opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every persons right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.

PURPOSE OF POSITION
Perform sonographic exams as per departmental protocols.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs all ULTRASOUND examinations according to ARDMS.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Attends and complies with all scheduled departmental meeting, staff in service and trainings.
2. Provides all services in a professional manner while maintaining a good inter personnel relationships with staff and patients.
3. Assists and directs patients in preparation of examination (change into gowns and getting patient on / off examination tables).
4. Identifies patients identity and exam order for appropriate procedure.
5. Performs all examinations according to ARDMS.
6. Ensures patient safety at all times and reports any possible risks to appropriate staff.
7. Performs visual equipment inspections to ensure optimum exam quality and safety.
8. Maintains examination rooms stocked and clean.
9. Performs infection control protocols according to departmental and institutional standards.
10. Documents and completes patient exam demographics in a correct and timely fashion.
11. Provides verbal instruction to patients regarding procedures.
12. Maintains all patients information (confidentially) according to HIPPA compliance standards.
13. Reports all examination discrepancies to Radiologist, Dept head and providers as needed.
14. Utilizes departmental communication (telephone/paging systems/ computers) according to HHC regulations and d departmental policy.
15. Correct any error with archival of examinations in a timely fashion.
16. Informs Department in the event of a lateness or absence before scheduled tour begins.
17. Maintains Customer service expectation according to Network standard
18. Maintain Sonographic equipment by scheduling PMs and calling for service when needed 19. Ensures proper documentation of exams and patient identification in PACS
20. Employs the appropriate marking of anatomical images
21. Maintains infection control logs as per DOH and ARDMS
Minimum Qualifications
1. Completion of a Sonography or Ultrasound training program from an accredited school.
Department Preferences
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB: CERTIFICATION(S)/LICENSE(S):
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:
Associate in Science (Sonography)
RDMS in Nuchal Translucency
Or Certificate from accredited institution
EQUIPMENT/MACHINES OPERATED:
ULTRASOUND
COMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATED
EPIC MCKESSON
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 2+
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees Collectively bargained contracts
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
Multiple employee discounts programs

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