Ultrasound Technologist Registered

EHS Overview:

Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths.

St. John's Episcopal Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission's Health Facilities Accreditation Program and is approved by the New York State Department of Health. The hospital is a recipient of the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines-Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, St. Johns is proud to be redesignated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA - the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States.

Come Grow With Us!

Type: Full-Time 75 Hours Bi-Weekly

Shift: Nights

Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Pay: $49.55 - $56.52

Job Description:

The ultrasound technologist operates ultrasound diagnostic equipment to produce two-dimensional ultrasonic pattern and positive pictures of internal organs for use by professional personnel in diagnosis of disease, study of malfunction of organs, and prenatal examination of fetus and placenta.

Responsibilities:

• Perform sonography exams ensuring that request conforms with doctor's orders in patient's chart
• Explain process to patient and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for required exposure to ultrasonic waves
• Select appropriate ultrasonic recording parameters for procedures
• Demonstrate proficiency in recognizing abnormal conditions and report same to supervisor
• Maintain appropriate records, statistics, and log
• Provide for adequate inventory and equipment operation

Requirements:

• High School diploma or Equivalency required
• Graduate from an accredited school for Ultrasound Technologists
• RDMS Certification (New Grads must acquire certification within 2 years of graduation date)
• 6 months experience preferred