FlexStaff is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a travel job in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Performs ultrasound exams for interpretation to aid in patient diagnosis. Utilizes independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease. Collaborates with clinicians to ensure appropriateness of studies and performs related administrative tasks.
Job 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.
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 patients 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 minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts ultrasound equipment, when necessary and troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs 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
Job Qualifications:
Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
Current Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
1-3 years of technical experience, required
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
FlexStaff Job ID #2025-0801-06. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About FlexStaff
FlexStaff is a leading staffing agency based in the New York area that connects job seekers with temporary, temporary-to-hire, and permanent roles across multiple industries. We also provide travel staffing assignments for New York’s largest healthcare provider, Northwell Health, with 20+ hospitals throughout the New York area.
Our travel division staffs all RN specialties, respiratory therapists, imaging and other allied health professionals for Northwell Health locations throughout Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, and Westchester—a great opportunity to experience all New York has to offer while gaining experience at one of the top healthcare providers.
What sets us apart
· Direct hospital employment at one of the 20+ Northwell Health hospitals located throughout Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island and Westchester.
· No third-party agency, which means faster turnaround time on contracted offers, higher compensation, and better opportunity for assignments.
· A knowledgeable and dedicated recruitment and on-boarding team that will work with you throughout your FlexStaff travel career.
What we offer
· 8-13-week assignments with possibility of extension
· Guaranteed hours on all assignments
· Competitive compensation packages
· Tax-free stipends for meals, lodging, and travel
· Only travel division with direct access to Northwell Health
