Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech)
Company: ATC New York City
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY The DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER (Ultrasound
Technologist) operates ultrasound equipment under the supervision
of a doctor to reveal internal, anatomical structures and medical
conditions that cannot be captured by x-rays. Sonographers may
specialize in examining specific areas of the body, for example:
echocardiographers (heart), eco- encephalographers (brain),
obstetrical/gynecological sonographers, and vascular technologists.
ABOUT US For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided
leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and
facilities nationwide. - Healthcare systems around the U.S.,
including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care
companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust
us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare
professionals on-demand. - If you have a track record of success in
healthcare, we want you to join us! We offer the following
benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Weekly Pay!
- 401k Plan
- Flexible Schedules
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Identity theft insurance
- Shift Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
- $31.38-$34.70 EDUCATION Successful completion of diagnostic
medical sonographer academic work and clinical training. Length of
training depends on level: certificate, associate, or bachelor's
degree. LICENSURE State specific; American Registry of Diagnostic
Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) exam and registration. EXPERIENCE At
least one year of experience as Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in a
clinical setting. Prefer someone who has sono experience in:
pediatrics, urology and /or exposure with renal bladder scrotum and
transabdominal scans are a plus! CREDENTIALS Current CPR; and other
health and screening tests as required by specific facilities
and/or regulatory Agencies; ARDMS registration. ENVIRONMENTAL
WORKING CONDITIONS Various client facility settings; possible
exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious
materials. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
- Complies with client facility policies/procedures.
- Ensures an adequate stock of supplies at the work site and
proper functioning of equipment.
- Provides patient services in a non-judgmental,
non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age
appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are
preserved.
- Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility
practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Maintains competency by participating in continuing education
programs and meets state specific requirements, if applicable.
- Complies with accepted ethical and professional standards of
conduct.
- Reviews patient chart for relevant information and
history.
- Determines test procedures according to purpose of examination
and physician orders.
- Explains procedure to patient and assists patient in proper
positioning for the test.
- Selects transducer, and makes equipment adjustments according
to nature of test, depth of field, and other specifications of
test.
- Enters required test data and patient information into computer
to become part of test record.
- Conducts actual test procedure; moves transducer by hand over
specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to
monitor quality of ultrasound image produced.
- Records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip
printout, or film.
- Produces a permanent record of test results.
- Recognizes test results which may constitute critical clinical
situations and notifies
- physician immediately as per facility protocol.
- Recognizes and responds to other patient emergencies according
to facility protocol.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Other
Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and
may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Opportunity
Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to
race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, veteran or dis bility status or any
other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V
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Keywords: ATC New York City, New York , Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech), Healthcare , Brooklyn, New York
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