Glens Falls Hospital

Ultrasound Technologist - - (2406B)

Description

The Impact You Can Make

The Breast Center is looking to help you find your next fulfilling career as the Breast Ultrasound Technologist at Glens Falls Hospital! Come further your ultrasound career with a team of innovative and dedicated team members who support work-life balance and professional advancement. Breast Ultrasound Technologist plays a critical role in supporting patient care by performing a variety of breast ultrasound procedures that require independent judgment and ingenuity. You will be improving the patient experience by responding to any patient’s special, physical, emotional, spiritual and/or age-specific related needs. If you are looking to make an impact on our community by utilizing your unique ultrasound skills and training, this opportunity is for you! 

Team Impact

This is an exciting and rewarding position that can help you advance your career in ultrasound! Glens Falls Hospital Breast Center is proud to be an ACR accredited Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. The Breast Center reports to the Oncology Service Line. Our Cancer Center is nationally accredited through the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center.

Further highlights about this opportunity include:

• Monday – Friday office hours with weekends off
• Holidays observed by Glens Falls Hospital off
• Opportunities for professional growth through cross training, education, quality initiatives programs, and certification

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact

Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

Responsibilities

• Perform quality breast ultrasound exams with the appropriate technical skills and according to the established procedure protocols
• Provide for appropriate patient care, safety, education, and an exceptional customer service experience during procedures
• Maintain appropriate documentation of patient records to meet operating standards, corporate compliance practices, and/or regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Present appropriate Imaging and technical findings of ultrasound scans to the to the Breast Radiologist
• Collaborate/participate in department related projects and/or teams focused on improvement opportunities as needed

Qualifications/Experience

Education/Accredited Programs

• Successful completion of an accredited ultrasound technologist program

Experience/Abilities

• One year of breast sonography experience preferred
• Experience working in a hospital environment highly preferred

Licenses/Certificates/Registrations

• ARDMS registered or registry eligible for breast boards. Eligible candidates must obtain certification within one year of hire date.
• CPR Certified

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate to patients about the procedures and educate patients about the role of preventative breast health
• Ability to effectively communicate on an individual and small group basis to doctors, patients, and other employees
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and sometimes complicated, written and/or verbal instructions
• Must always maintain patient-first focus and exhibit outstanding customer service skills
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital! 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Ultrasound Program
• ARDMS registered or registry eligible in OB/GYN or ABD or Cardiac (echo). Eligible candidates must obtain certification within one year of hire date
• CPR Certified

Salary Range

The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $30.57 to $56.77 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.

Benefits

Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here.

Primary Location

: US-NY-Glens Falls

Job

: Allied Health - Radiology

Schedule

: Regular

Job Type

: Per Diem

Scheduled Time of Shift (format example: 7a-7p, 8a-4:30p): Varies. No weekends

Job Posting

: Mar 5, 2024, 4:47:48 PM

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