Department/Unit:
HBD - Maternal-Fetal Practice
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$77,075.00 - $119,466.00
The ULTRASONOGRAPHER under the direction of the MFM division director, the director of ultrasound, the manager, and OBGYN/MFM Attending's, will perform ultrasonography services in the inpatient setting on labor and delivery and the outpatient setting at 391 Myrtle Avenue. The ultrasonographer utilizes ultrasound to create diagnostic images and provide their patients with a safe positive experience. Technicians support teaching and continue learning as the technology changes for both themselves and others. The regular ultrasonographer will be able to perform routine obstetric and gynecologic ultrasounds and may be eligible for or have nuchal translucency certification.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Maintains competent imaging skills in practicing Ultrasound and strives to grow and develop, creating a professional, progressive imaging department with a positive atmosphere.
- Practices in compliance with Hospital and department policy as well as New York state and accrediting agencies' standards.
- Actively support the department of OBGYN and the imaging department in maintaining proper accreditations.
- Enters patient data into computer systems accurately.
- QAs images and patient information for accuracy prior to sending to PACs.
Qualifications- Vocational School Diploma from an accredited school of diagnostic medical sonography - required
- less than 1 year experience in OBGYN Ultrasound - required
- Maintains imaging skills in practicing OBGYN ultrasound (High proficiency)
- Assists physicians with ultrasound procedures (High proficiency)
- Ensures information is entered into computer systems accurately (High proficiency)
- ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire - required
- Eligible for or has obtained nuchal translucency certification Upon Hire - required
Physical Demands- Standing - Constantly
- Walking - Frequently
- Sitting - Frequently
- Lifting - Occasionally
- Carrying - Occasionally
- Pushing - Occasionally
- Pulling - Occasionally
- Climbing - Rarely
- Balancing - Rarely
- Stooping - Occasionally
- Kneeling - Rarely
- Crouching - Rarely
- Crawling - Rarely
- Reaching - Constantly
- Handling - Constantly
- Grasping - Constantly
- Feeling - Constantly
- Talking - Constantly
- Hearing - Constantly
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Working Conditions- Extreme cold - Rarely
- Extreme heat - Rarely
- Humidity - Rarely
- Wet - Rarely
- Noise - Frequently
- Hazards - Rarely
- Temperature Change - Rarely
- Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
- Vibration - Rarely
