Ultrasonographer - OBGYN Clinic 40 hours/week

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 Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: · Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers · A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.