TECHNOL, ULTRASOUND REG

The Jamaica

Hospital Medical Center's located in Queens NY, Department of Radiology

offers a wide variety of advanced, state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging services. Our medical team consists of highly qualified Board Certified and fellowship-trained professionals; and is fully accredited by the American College of Radiology.
We curently have

Full -time and per diem opportunities

for U ltrasound Techs with RDMS Certification

and 2-5 years experience in a hospital setting. Candidates must be willing and available to work alternate weekends/holidays.
Duties:
As a diagnostic medical sonographer you will specialize in creating images, known as sonograms or ultrasounds, that depict the body's organs and tissues. Sonography is often the first imaging test performed when disease is suspected. Sonography uses high-energy sound waves to produce images of the inside of the body.

Explain ultrasound procedures to patients so they feel comfortable with the experience
Calibrate, maintain and control all ultrasound equipment
Perform ultrasounds on 10-15 patients per day, on average
Take sonogram still images and video for physician and patients
Notify Physicians of any abnormalities or concerns immediately
Chart ultrasound results when required
Soothe and reassure nervous or anxious patients
See patients on time and reschedule patients as necessar
Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2-5 years of acute care experience in a hospital setting.
Education:

Minimum of 2 years education in an accredited Ultrasound Program, required.
License/Certification:

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Skills:

Advanced computer skills are required. A full working knowledge of the Ultrasound scanners is required. Must be willing to perform a 3-4 hour scanning during the interview process.

Jamaica Hospital, a 424 bed fully accredited community teaching hospital with a Level I trauma center and a large network of community based ambulatory care and one the largest voluntary hospital ambulance fleet serving the City 911 system. This hospital provides general medical, pediatric, and psychiatric emergency services, ambulatory care on and off campus, ambulatory surgery and a board spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services.
Job Type: Full-time