Ultrasound Technologist - NYC Health + Hospitals : Job Details

About NYC Health + Hospitals Queens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes. Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough. In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts 8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M Job Description 1. Selects appropriate software and imaging parameters, when positioning and adjusting equipment to encompass the area to be studied and produce optimal diagnostic imaging quality. 2. Performs more advanced ultrasound procedures on patients. Deviates from the normal ultrasound examination to complete the procedure, when necessary. 3. Assists physicians and other health care personnel by providing information regarding the nature, scheduling or results of procedures performed within the Ultrasound Department. 4. Assists in the development of new tests by performing comparison studies and clinical trials, and implements these new procedures. 5. May plan, schedule, and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the department to ensure the continuous flow of work. 6. Participates in the development of quality control and quality assurance procedures and instructs other appropriate technical personnel on aspects of their routine use. 7. Conducts training programs in ultrasonography and monitors effectiveness of programs. 8. Effectively uses electronic medical records (EMR) to document patient encounters and access pertinent patient data and imaging results; keeps other detailed and accurate patient records and results. 9. Participates in departmental meetings, internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities and training, as required. 10. Performs the work of the Ultrasound Technologist and other related duties, as assigned. How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please attach resumes to your application. NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities Multiple employee discounts programs Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $84,772 Annual Bonus/Commission: No