Marketing Statement

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

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Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Duties & Responsibilities

Under general supervision performs a variety of ultrasound procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative to assist in medical diagnosis and assessment. Performs the work of the Ultrasound Technologist and, in addition, performs the following duties:

• Selects appropriate software and imaging parameters, when positioning and adjusting equipment to encompass the area to be studied and produce optimal diagnostic imaging quality.
• Performs more advanced ultrasound procedures on patients. Deviates from the normal ultrasound examination to complete the procedure, when necessary.
• Assists physicians and other health care personnel by providing information regarding the nature, scheduling, or results of procedures performed within the Ultrasound Department.
• Assists in the development of new tests by performing comparison studies and clinical trials, and implements these new procedures.
• May plan, schedule, and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the department to ensure the continuous flow of work.
• Participates in the development of quality control and quality assurance procedures and instructs other appropriate technical personnel on aspects of their routine use.
• Plans, schedules and coordinates the day-to-day activities to ensure the continuous flow of work.
• Assists in developing quality control procedures and quality assurance and instructs other technical personnel on aspects of their routine use.
• Conducts training programs in ultrasonography.
• Assists in the development of new tests by performing comparison studies and clinical trials, and implements these new procedures.
• Assists physicians with special procedures such as biopsies and aspirations.
• Attends regularly scheduled department meetings i.e., staff, in-service, training, Pl.
• Checks the requisition form for completion, physician notes, physician signature, and/or special instructions.
• All other duties as required by the department.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid certification in Sonography issued by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  
  

(ARDMS) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); and

• One (1) year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist
  
  

Department Preferences

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center

Human Resources Department

234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),

2nd Floor, Annex

Bronx, NY 10451

Attn: Recruitment Unit

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs