Ultrasound Technologist - Physician Affiliate Group of New York

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) has an opportunity for an Ultrasound Technologist at Harlem Hospital Center. The Hospital is part of the NYC Health + Hospitals System (NYCHHC). Harlem Hospital Center is a designated Level 1 Trauma Center and is recognized for providing centers of excellence in the areas of Bariatric Surgery, Breast Imaging and Sexual Assault Forensics. Our teams provide services for nearly 213,000 outpatient visits, more than 83,000 emergency room visits and over 13,000 inpatient admissions annually.

The Mission of NYC H&H is to extend equally to all New Yorker, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff. NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) is the largest public health system in the United States.

Schedule would be 10am to 6pm to include 1 to 2 weekends a month.

Under the direction of the Radiologist or Technical Supervisor performs routine ultrasound and vascular ultrasound procedures on patients whose condition requires specialized expertise at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail but will require independent judgment and initiative in the Ultrasound section.

• Prepares and maintains exam room in a state of orderliness.
• Introduces him/herself to the patient and confirms patient identification with two (2) identifiers.
• Explains procedure to patient.
• Escorts or transports patients from reception area to exam room.
• Performs procedure requested and presents images to supervisor or attending for review before discharging patient.
• Obtains additional images if necessary.
• Ensures all studies are tracked and images pushed to PACS.
• Fills gel bottles when empty.
• Ensures that probes are sent to Central Sterile for sterilization after use.
• Attends in-service and other section meetings as required.
• Assists in the orientation of new hires, training of ultrasound students and training/supervision of students rotating from the School of Radiologic Technology.
• Performs portable ultrasound exams on rotating basis.
• Will be required to rotate through all tours inclusive of weekends.
• Practices infection control – wash hands and sanitized equipment between patients.
• Reports equipment malfunction to supervisor/service engineer in a timely manner and monitors Preventative Maintenance of ultrasound equipment.
• Reports accidents/incidents to immediate supervisor or appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for completing annual physical examination.
• Performs other job-related functions as necessary/directed.
• May be designated technologist-in-charge in the absence of the supervisor.
• Your job requires that you contribute your best thinking to the organization; you are expected to share your unique experience, education and insight, and to continue to add to your skills and education to help the organization meet the challenges it faces. You have an obligation to question and even challenge our policies, and to suggest better ways of doing things.
• Promotes a positive and pleasant attitude conducive to the workplace which enhances and furthers the Mission, Vision and Value Statement
• Meets all compliance standards/requirements such as annual physical evaluation/assessment. Annual in-service Training; Right-to-Know; Fire Drill participation, etc.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Be responsible for enhancing your personal and professional development through attendance at outside and Northern Manhattan Network training sessions.
• Be responsible for wearing professional attire to the workplace as well as during off site work when conducting business on behalf of the H+H Harlem.
• Exhibits flexibility within the H+H Harlem as it pertains to work assignment, workplace, site designation and tour of duty.
• Adheres to the Vision/Mission and Value Statement of the organization in all endeavors.

CERTIFICATION(S)/LICENSE(S):

• ARDMS certification in Ultrasonography required.
• Proven Clinical competency in Abdominal. OB/GYN, Neonatal and Vascular Ultrasound.
• Responsible to maintain 30 CME credits within a 3-year rolling period for recertification annually
• Attend annual In-service and Continuing Education training.

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:

• Associate Degree
• Satisfactory completion of a course in Diagnostic Ultrasound in an AMA approved school.

Salary - $90,000.00

This is an 1199 union position. Benefits will come from the union. 

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City.  PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States.  Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.    

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (“PAGNY”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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