Ultrasound Technologist

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A diagnostic radiology center of excellence where personalized service, world-class imaging and compassion meet.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees to include:

Competitive hourly rate
Medical/Dental/Vision benefits the 1st of the month following your start date
401K with Profit Sharing beginning day 1 of employment
Vacation and PTO days on an accrual basis beginning on your start date
6 paid holidays
4 hours of paid community service or volunteer hours a year
Quarterly bonus opportunity for all
Annual reviews for merit increases
Work Life Balance-NO On-call or Over Nights
Beautiful spa-like work environment
Opportunity to learn and grow your career within Windsong
Stable organization with a great reputation in WNY

Now Offering up to a $10,000 sign on bonus to experienced techs.

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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of and adherence to company policies and protocols
Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of current technical skills and procedural understanding to perform a full range of scanning procedures
Knowledge of and adherence to ALARA principles
Knowledge of basic level computer skills
Skill in organizing and prioritizing work and following assignments through to completion
Skill in written and verbal communication
Ability to operate and adjust scanning and ancillary equipment
Ability to take initiative to improve processes, think strategically, and identify trends
Ability to provide open, honest feedback to improve decision-making
Ability to maintain and build constructive relationships that produce results
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet established deadlines
Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change
Ability to effectively handle details with accuracy
Ability to manage schedule to ensure work is completed
Ability to maintain regular attendance and on-time approval to work as scheduled
Ability to deliver high quality customer service to internal and external customers by communicating with integrity and compassion
Ability to resolve service recovery issues and understand when to escalate to the next level
Ability to remain calm in difficult situations
Ability to perform in all general exam areas with little supervision or review of cases

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
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

Windsong Radiology is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on legally protected classes including but not limited to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, or expression whether or not such gender identity or expression differs from the employee's physical sex as assigned at birth (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, predisposing genetic characteristics and information, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, military status, political affiliation, or any other factor and/or status protected by law. The policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and career development, promotion, advancement, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation benefits, retirement, social and recreational programs and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Some benefits listed are dependent on employment status (ex. Full-Time, Part-Time) and/or number of hours worked.