Join Our Overnight Ultrasound Team in Far Rockaway!

Looking for an Ultrasound Technologist for a hospital in Queens. This position is short term temp working 7p-7a. The Ultrasound Technologist operates ultrasound diagnostic equipment to produce 2-dimensional ultrasonic pattern and positive pictures of human body for use by professional personnel in diagnosis of disease. Performs duplex scans including 2D, color, and pulsed wave Doppler examinations evaluating arterial and venous structures, including measurement and calculation.

Responsibilities:

Perform high quality ultrasound procedures in strict accordance with currently approved practices as outlined in department policy and procedure manuals, complying with all applicable federal, state, local and other regulatory requirements.
Assist radiologists with ultrasound-guided biopsies and procedures if needed.
Understand the methods used to generate ultrasound data and the theory and operation of the instruments that detect, display, and store the acoustic information generated in clinical examinations.
Monitor patient's well-being during exams; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and takes appropriate action.
Operation of ultrasound diagnostic equipment
Perform sonography exams ensuring requests conform with orders in patient's chart
Explain process to patients and instruct and assist patient in assuming physical position for required exposure to ultrasound waves
Select appropriate ultrasonic recording parameters for procedures

Requirements:

High School diploma or Equivalency required
Current ARDMS/ARRT Registered - MUST
At least 1 year experience in a hospital setting preferred
Applicants must have completed their Ultrasound Technologist program with diploma
BLS certification required