Ultrasound Technologist-Per Diem-Day/Eve
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Norwalk Hospital Association
Norwalk, CT, US
Summary
Perform ultrasound procedures to diagnose and treat anatomic and physiologic disorders while maintaining accurate patient records. Provide high-quality patient care, ensure equipment functionality, and assist in the training of radiology residents.
Job Description
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better. Summary:GENERAL US experience necessary To perform ultrasound procedures on patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders.Responsibilities:1. Performs the general duties of Ultrasound tech Criteria A: Performs scan of the appropriate, indicated area to obtain sonographic information Performs the general duties of Ultrasound tech Criteria B: Reviews and/or records pertinent patient history, supportive clinical data and any previous imaging studies Performs the general duties of Ultrasound tech Criteria C: Demonstrates anatomy through proper positioning and techniques and is knowledgeable of anatomical landmarks. Performs the general duties of Ultrasound tech Criteria D: Presents sonographic findings and pertinent patient information to Radiologists for interpretation
2. Patient Care Criteria A: Technologist checks requests for ultrasound exam ordered and special instructions Patient Care Criteria B: Pleasantly greets, is courteous and cooperative to patients and their family members. Patient Care Criteria C: Explains procedures and ultrasound to the patient and gets consent forms signed, if needed. Patient Care Criteria D: Maintains patient confidentiality.
3. Patient records and paperwork. Criteria A: Records procedures complete. Patient records and paperwork. Criteria B: Checks for correct charges on requests. Patient records and paperwork. Criteria C: Properly annotates all images Patient records and paperwork. Criteria D: Checks that all the correct information is on the films.
4. Teaching/Education Criteria A: Keeps current on Ultrasound procedures and methodology with journals, seminars and video-taped learning programs. Teaching/Education Criteria B: Attends staff meetings and inservices. Teaching/Education Criteria C: Assists in orientation/training of Radiology Residents in ultrasound equipment and procedures Teaching/Education Criteria D: Maintains registry from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
5. Safety Criteria A: Uses universal precautions at all times. Safety Criteria B: Uses proper sterile technique when it applies. Safety Criteria C: Lifts patients in a safely manner. Safety Criteria D: Uses proper techniques when sterilizing equipment
6. Response to emergencies and assistance. Criteria A: Responds quickly and effectively in the event of a medical emergency or problems that arise. Response to emergencies and assistance. Criteria B: Has knowledge of emergency equipment and their locations. Response to emergencies and assistance. Criteria C: Able to recognize when a patient needs medical assistance.
7. Stocking and inventory Criteria A: Assists in keeping ultrasound area stocked with necessary items
8. Equipment functionality Criteria A: Performs visual inspection of equipment and reports any malfunctions Equipment functionality Criteria B: Assesses film quality and reports any deviations from normal quality
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.Education Skills Experience:HS GRAD/EQUIVALENTOther Information:Required: Graduation from an accredited ultrasound program.
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Desired: ARDMS Registered or must become registered within 1 year of hire. Certification by the ARDMS plus 3 years experience in ultrasound preferred.
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 409
Department: Ultrasound
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly
Norwalk Hospital is a 328-bed, not-for-profit, acute care community teaching hospital that serves a population of 250,000 in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut. The Hospital has over 500 physicians on its active medical staff, many of whom trained at the nation’s leading medical schools and hospitals, and 2,000 health professionals and support personnel.
Norwalk Hospital is a national leader in health care quality and patient safety. The Hospital was awarded the HealthGrades® Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ in 2010, 2011 and 2012, the only hospital in Fairfield County so honored. HealthGrades®, the nation’s leading, independent health care ratings organization, analyzed three years of Medicare data and determined that Norwalk Hospital ranked in the top five percent of all hospitals nationally for clinical excellence. This top tier of hospitals was found by HealthGrades® to have statistically significantly lower patient mortality and inhospital complications than other hospitals.
The Hospital was among the first in the region to implement computerized physician order entry, and its critical care nurses have been awarded the national Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence three times. In addition, Norwalk Hospital ranks among the nation’s leading hospitals in providing quality surgical and heart attack care, according to data from the Hospital Quality Alliance.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Norwalk, CT
Norwalk Hospital is a 328-bed, not-for-profit, acute care community teaching hospital that serves a population of 250,000 in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut. The Hospital has over 500 physicians on its active medical staff, many of whom trained at the nation’s leading medical schools and hospitals, and 2,000 health professionals and support personnel.
Norwalk Hospital is a national leader in health care quality and patient safety. The Hospital was awarded the HealthGrades® Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ in 2010, 2011 and 2012, the only hospital in Fairfield County so honored. HealthGrades®, the nation’s leading, independent health care ratings organization, analyzed three years of Medicare data and determined that Norwalk Hospital ranked in the top five percent of all hospitals nationally for clinical excellence. This top tier of hospitals was found by HealthGrades® to have statistically significantly lower patient mortality and inhospital complications than other hospitals.
The Hospital was among the first in the region to implement computerized physician order entry, and its critical care nurses have been awarded the national Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence three times. In addition, Norwalk Hospital ranks among the nation’s leading hospitals in providing quality surgical and heart attack care, according to data from the Hospital Quality Alliance.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Norwalk, CT
