Career Opportunities at Summit Health and CityMD

Summit Health and CityMD form a physician-driven, patient-centric network, committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our unique network was created by the 2019 merger between Summit Medical Group, one of the nation’s premier independent multispecialty medical groups, and CityMD, the leading urgent care provider in the New York metropolitan area. Together, Summit Health and CityMD deliver a more intuitive, comprehensive, and responsive care experience for every patient, regardless of the stage of life or health condition, through high-quality primary, specialty, and urgent care.

We are continually growing to meet the needs of our patients and deliver exceptional care to an even greater population. Summit Health now has more than 2,800 providers across more than 80 specialty areas, 13,000 employees, and over 370 locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Central Oregon. CityMD has over 150 locations across the tri-state. We share a vision of improving the way health care needs are addressed by offering timely, high-quality, comprehensive care with an exceptional patient experience. Together, we provide the best possible care to every patient in every neighborhood.

Job Description

Essential Job functions:

• Provides comprehensive care to patients requiring ultra sound services in an organized and systematic manner according to departmental policy and standards.
• Follows appropriate protocol for ultrasound studies unless specified differently by the Radiologist.
• Follows ultrasound procedures for biopsies and other Interventional procedures.
• Assumes accountability for managing delivery of care and patient safety. Promotes and maintains a safe, clean and orderly work environment.
• Produces quality diagnostic images for interpretation.
• Obtains and documents patient history and pertinent information. Assesses patient for potential risk factors.
• Ensures proper identification of patient and patient demographics in PACS.
• Clarifies and follows Doctor’s orders.
• Completes work within an acceptable time frame.
• Maintains exam room cleanliness after each procedure. Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care.
• Prioritizes and organizes work assignments and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.
• Consults and communicates with other departments in a professional manner.
• Plans delivery of care according to patient activity and staff competencies.
• Prepares patient for procedures providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Ability to operate / modify equipment and technical factors as needed.
• Ensures equipment is in acceptable conditions by conducting routine quality control checks. Follows department standards for reporting equipment malfunctions or problems.
• Processes self pay patients according to departmental procedure.

General Job Functions:

• Ensures full utilization of the Ultrasound department.
• Provides leadership and support for the department; serves as a Consistently Exceeds Expectations and consultant to staff; assists in interpreting policies and procedures for staff.
• Demonstrates the ability to make decisions, delegates and assures the welfare of the patients and staff.
• Manages technical staff to provide adequate department coverage within approved department budget.
• Accepts accountability for managing department protocols as well as ensures all staff is aware of any new protocols established.
• Verifies exams in PACS system.
• Cancels and reschedules patient appointments as needed.
• Corrects and DONE orders when necessary.
• Replenishes and changes supplies in assigned area as needed.
• Demonstrates understanding of safety, health and morale needs of customers and co-workers.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• Associates degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–4 years experience required.
• ARDMS registry required.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy required.
• Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills required.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
• Experience with Patient care equipment preferred.
• Experience with Ultrasound Equipment preferred.

Pay: From $39.00 per hour

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Radiology

Schedule:

• Day shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Selden, NY 11784: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Sonography: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• ARDMS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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