About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network.
Work Shifts
Monday - Friday 7:00 A.M – 8:30 P.M
Saturday availability required
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position :
Under supervision, performs a variety of ultrasound procedures to assist in the medical diagnosis and assessment of patients. Acts in compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals, health care setting, and other appropriate regulatory requirements and patient safety standards.
Under general supervision, performs ultrasound examinations at an advanced level, including special procedures to assist medical staff in the diagnosis and assessment of patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Performs duties of Assignment Level I:
1. Schedules patients for ultrasound examinations.
2. Receives patients and explains and educates patients on ultrasound procedure; answers all related questions and responds to patient’s needs or concerns, as required.
3. Obtains pertinent clinical data prior to ultrasound examinations; consults with Physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate ultrasound exam.
4. Prepares patient for ultrasound examination, by safely positioning patient for ultrasound scans and adjusting imaging equipment; performs the procedure and communicates results of diagnostic examination to the Physician.
5. Assists in the selection of appropriate software and imaging parameters, when positioning and adjusting equipment to encompass the area to be studied and produce optimal diagnostic imaging quality; returns equipment to its original location after each procedure.
6. Develops images, in accordance with appropriate imaging techniques; checks and is responsible for the quality of scans.
7. Monitors patients and imaging equipment during procedure and reports changes to appropriate health care professionals.
8. Maintains imaging supplies and equipment and performs diagnostic testing and general maintenance on equipment, when needed.
9. Prepares ultrasound area, equipment, materials and supplies for patients, as needed.
10. Effectively uses electronic medical records (EMR) to document patient encounters and access pertinent patient data and imaging results; accurately maintains all other required records.
11. Participates in departmental meetings, internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities and training, as required.
In addition to performing duties of Assignment Level I, as described above, also performs the following:
1. Maintains regular contact with physicians and other health care personnel by providing information regarding the nature, scheduling, or results of procedures performed within the Ultrasound Department.
2. Assists in the conduct of specialized tests and studies.
3. Assists in training programs in ultrasonography and instructs other appropriate technical personnel on technical aspects of their routine use.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Completion of a Sonography or Ultrasound training program from an accredited school.
Department Preferences
Preferred:
Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
How To Apply
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