Ultrasound Technologist #Per Diem

Top Healthcare Provider Network The 61st Street Service Corporation provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors This position will support ColumbiaDoctors one of the largest multi specialty practices in the Northeast ColumbiaDoctors practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2800 physicians surgeons dentists and nurses offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties Opportunity to grow as part of the Ultrasound Technologist Career Ladder Job Summary The Ultrasound Technologist will work in a collaborative environment to provide superior patient care The incumbent will perform all duties associated with acquisition processing submission for interpretation and archiving of ultrasound images and will be responsible for the care of the patient while in the ultrasound area Job Responsibilities Greet and interact with patients visitors vendors and all faculty and staffPerform ultrasounds and general radiological proceduresReview imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided Review all questionable orders with the radiologist and at the radiologists discretion the referring physicianPosition patient and select appropriate options to ensure best case imagingObserve patient while in the ultrasound area for change in status and make appropriate intervention or contact primary care givers for instructionJudge diagnostic quality of finished medical images prior to submission to radiologist for interpretationOffer detailed explanation of diagnostic procedures to patients and answer questions as appropriateSet up and assist with sonographic core biopsies FNAs and hysterosonogramssaline infused sonogramsIndependently perform a wide range of sonographic examinations on adult and pediatric patients abdominal soft tissue gynecological renal thyroid scrotal vascular and musculoskeletal examsOperate and maintain equipment on a daily basis maintaining logbooks with equipment performance data schedule PM perform QA maintain records required for and participate in inspectionsPerform clerical responsibilities associated with acquisition processing and archiving of patient recordsAddress any service calls and follow up as required or as directed based on operational needOther duties as assignedJob Qualifications High school graduate or equivalencyA minimum of 2 years relevant experienceNYS License ARDMS certifiedCurrent BLS requiredMust have excellent communication skills interpersonal skills and a strong ability to deescalate stressful situationsCandidate must demonstrate strong aptitude for detail flexibility punctuality and ability to work independentlyMust demonstrate strong organizational and problem solving skills Must be able to make sound judgments and execute the appropriate actions based on the needs of patients and knowledge of facility policies and proceduresBasic proficiency in computer skills including but not limited to Electronic Health Systems Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word email systems etcWill provide coverage as requested throughout practices multiple sites and flexible scheduleHourly Rate Ranges 5565 7517 Note Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience skill set training and education 61st Street Service Corporation At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal state and local civil rights laws