- Location
- Yonkers, NY, US
- Department
- Healthcare
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Overview
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong
Responsibilities
The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing ultrasound scanning and handles any problems that may arise form patients discomfort to discussing cases with radiologist and referring physicians. Position and transfer patient to and from the ultrasound table using proper safety techniques. Prepare patient for examination and explain procedure to patient while performing study. Assist physicians during interventional procedures. Dispose of biomedical waste using CDC and OSHA guidelines. Maintain cleanliness of examining room and ultrasound machines. Differentiate artifacts from normal and pathological process. Correlate clinical history with the test performed. Prepare study for Radiologist reading utilizing PACS. Answer phones and give appointment, call floor to transport patient for test. Maintain adequate room supplies s/a respiratory and suction tubing.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school for Ultrasound Technology. ARDMS (OB, AB, or RVT) OR CCI (RVS). Knowledge of GE Ultrasound unit preferred, Breast Registry Ezpereince Preferred. Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Manual dexterity for manipulating function of equipment. Communicate with patients and other Health professionals. Understand written and verbal instructions. Proficient in the use of MediTech, PACS.
