Ultrasound Technician

NEEDED: Ultrasound Technician

LOCATION: 80 29th Street Brooklyn, New York 11232

SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

QUALIFICAITONS:

• Proof of attendance to an accredited school resulting in an appropriate degree (maintained on file with provider).
• Licensed as a Radiology Technician with Ultrasound specialty - ARRT (R.T. (S) or ARDMS. 
• Shall have current certification that permits them to practice and to perform General Ultrasound, Vascular Ultrasound, Echocardiography, and Electroencephalography in the United States.
• Must be familiar with managing and supervising a hospital-based ultrasound services department regarding FDA, OSHA, and JCAHO standards.
• Shall provide written documentation of certification (copy of all diplomas and/or certificates) that permits applicant to perform the services.
• Shall have current certification that permits them to practice and to perform General Ultrasound, Vascular Ultrasound, Echocardiography, and Electroencephalography in the United States for the duration of the contract.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provide General Ultrasound/Vascular Ultrasound/Echocardiogram services – to include taking, processing, and submitting interpretation of films. The interpretation shall be conducted and performed by a board-certified radiologist and/or board-certified cardiologist, whatever is appropriate. The interpretation shall be typed and faxed or sent securely via e-mail to the MDC Brooklyn Health Service Department the next business day. Abnormal results/interpretations shall be telephoned to the Clinical Director upon receipt and interpretation of the films and/or studies.
• Provide EEG services – to include performing and conducting electroencephalography and submit interpretation of electroencephalogram. The interpretation shall be performed by a board-certified neurologist. The interpretation shall be typed and faxed or sent securely via e-mail to the MDC Brooklyn Health Service Department the next business day. Abnormal results/interpretations shall be telephoned to the Clinical Director upon receipt and interpretation of the films and/or studies.
• Direct entries into medical records may be approved on a case-by-case basis.  Otherwise, all other patient encounters will be documented using an official consultation form (SF 513).

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contributions

Salary : $47 - $52