Ultrasonographer role in NY

Job Description:

Prepare and position patients appropriately for ultrasonic examinations. Sets-up, operates and maintains ultrasonic diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Properly identifies patients prior to start of procedure and maintains quality patient care considering their comfort and emotional needs.
• Interacts courteously and respectfully with all contacts and willingly contributes to the team approach
• Reviewing ultrasound orders against physicians' referral or patient medical records to ensure appropriate procedure.
• Explains procedure and answer the questions competently to patient and family members prior to the procedure and keep them informed throughout the process
• Interfaces with patient, staff and physicians both within and external to the department to facilitate the improvement of the patient experience and Work continuously to improve Press Ganey score.
• occasionally moves objects or patients with assistance.

Requirements:

• Must have ARDMS, RVT is a plus.
• Must have Vascular exp.
• Must have at least one year of Ultrasound experience.