Ultrasound Technologist - Full-Time Float - Outpatient Imaging

Experienced and recent grads encouraged to apply! Advanced Wages of up to $5,000 available for experienced technologists. SHIFT: Full-Time M-F with occasional Saturday rotation LOCATION: Williamsville/Snyder/Amherst Float Job Summary: The Technologist performs a variety of medical exams using ultrasound equipment on patients to create images of specific parts of the body to assist physicians with formulating a medical diagnosis while complying with safety and regulatory requirements. Specifically, conducts images and documents clinically appropriate results for interpretive physicians and records. Duties/Responsibilities: Creates a positive patient and customer experience by representing the US Radiology Way (95%) Patient Care Demonstrates the company’s values in daily activities Demonstrates use of proper positioning to produce quality image studies Operates equipment safely and competently, while obtaining high-quality images. Maintains requires CE’s for both American Registry of Diagnostic Medical (ADRMS) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) compliance. Participates in activities/tasks to obtain compliance and accreditation with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical (ADRMS) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) Participates in annual Inspections and documentation requires by ACR Demonstrates ability to collect appropriate clinical history and correlate findings with the procedure being performed Ensures that comparison studies are obtained prior to sending the study to a radiologist for interpretation Evaluates images for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and labels appropriately Applies the profession’s code of ethics in all aspects of practice Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces the safety measures in the Environment of Care Maintains accurate patient records; including documentation of communication method, date and to whom findings were communicated Performs general and obstetrical ultrasound exams and thyroid aspirations (5%) Completes other tasks and projects as assigned Education and Experience: Graduate of 24-month AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology and subsequent Ultrasound technical program or Bachelor’s Degree in Ultrasound Current certification by ARDMS in abdomen or OB/GYN required RVT a plus! Applicable State Licensure, where required ACLS/BLS certification preferred OR Graduate of 24-month AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology Breast Certification required 12 months experience in independent scanning Applicable State Licensure, where required ACLS/BLS certification preferred Physical Requirements: Basic lifting as required, not to exceed 50 pounds Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions. Requires computer related activities for extended periods of time Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, write and key