Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

Job Summary

Northwell Health is seeking a skilled Diagnostic Imaging Specialist to join our team. As a Diagnostic Imaging Specialist, you will be responsible for performing ultrasound exams for interpretation to aid in patient diagnosis. You will utilize independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. You will collaborate with clinicians to ensure appropriateness of studies and perform related administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for ultrasound exam. Positions patient on examination table according to departmental standard operating procedures. Explains procedures in layman's terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety.

• Obtains pertinent imaging and diagnostic reports required for correlation with ultrasound exam being performed.

• Consults with referring physician regarding patient history and to determine appropriate ultrasound exam required.

• Sets up equipment to administer particular exam in a timely fashion. Uses settings on machines to assure accurate results, using technical judgment.

• Performs ultrasound procedures and recognizes significance of structures visualized in the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathologic processes.

• Determines need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.

• Observes patient during entire examination. Recognizes and reports any changes in patient's condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by patient including: fainting, discoloration, etc. in accordance with procedures.

• Documents image details and labels study. Maintains records and logs exams performed.

• Performs frequent calibration checks/adjustmentson ultrasound equipment and troubleshoots mechanical problems, as necessary.

• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Qualifications

Vocational or Technical school Diploma required. One (1) of the following credentials required: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS). 1-3 years of technical experience, required.