Overview
By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between - we're dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That's what it means to be dedicated to better.
A member of Catholic Health, Good Samaritan University Hospital, is a non-profit 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
• Assist doctor with invasive procedures, color-flow ultrasound and other scans as required based on assignment.
• Selects appropriate equipment for use in ultrasound setup, following exam specifications.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Selects transducer and adjusts the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of field and other specifications of tests.
• Enters tests data and patient information into computer and ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent, and graduate of AMA approved ultrasound school
• Registry status required with ARDMS to continue employment after one year.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Must maintain 30 CME credits every three years.
• Alert and skilled in appropriately assessing the job to be done and completing a variety of tasks quickly, accurately and in correct sequence; ultrasound techniques and patient positioning. Operation and use of ultrasound equipment. Communication skills.
• At least 1 year experience, preferred.
Pay Range
USD $53.00 - USD $58.30 /Hr.
Qualifications
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
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