Ultrasound Technologist

Montefiore · $55.03/hr (stated in the posting)

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• Job Specific Contacts 1. General Contacts: Patients, doctors, nurses, visitors, other departments within the hospital. 2. Job Provides Direction to: n/a Environment and Demands 1. Environmental Demands: Describe the physical environment in which the job must be performed. Radiation exposure hazard controlled. Exposure to infection and disease. 2. Essential Physical and Cognitive Demands, Manual Dexterity: Describe the physical efforts, manual dexterity and cognitive skills required for the job (i.e., eye/hand coordination, lifting, pulling, walking, concentration, analysis, customer sensitivity, etc.). On feet most of day. Lifting and positioning of patients. Moving of heavy mobile equipment. B. MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN: Participates in activities which support the mission of the hospital C. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the required job specific technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities. * 1. Perform exams according to AIUM / ARDMS standards and as per Montefiore Nyack Hospital protocols; maintain competencies as required for position. 2. Maintain a neat, well organized work area; prepare room prior to patient (ie., test equipment, stock room with needed supplies). Keep room and work area neat and clean. 3. Process images to be interpreted by the radiologist. 4. Maintain communication with coworkers to facilitate work flow and patient safety. 5. Must possess the ability to work in a high stress area and maintain a positive interaction for the patient. 6. Close communication with the Radiologists and referring physicians is required for this position. 7. Ability to follow all Hospital policies. 8. Ability to critique images and complete work with RIS / PACS with no errors. *Document on addendum age specific competency. Part II: Employee Performance Standards A. CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer. 2. Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values and beliefs. 3. Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and takes corrective action. 4. Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors. 5. Provides escort to customers when necessary. B. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT: 1. Participates in Department/Hospital-wide activities which improve processes and/or outcomes. 2. Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self development and knowledge. 3. Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements. 4. Participates in annual competency assessment. C. BUDGET: 1. Demonstrates fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies. 2. Utilizes charge process for supplies/equipment and appropriate billing information including patient history. D. PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS: 1. Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations.

• Associate Degree
• One year general Ultrasound experience Preferred
• ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography within 180 Days Required
• BLS - American Heart Association within 90 Days

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