About this role
Department/Unit:
HBD - Maternal-Fetal PracticeWork Shift:
Per Diem (United States of America)Salary Range:
$71,612.39 - $110,999.20The 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 Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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:
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Other facts
About Albany Medical Center
Albany Medical Center, northeastern New York’s only academic medical center, is one of the Capital Region’s largest private employers with more than 9,000 employees. Albany Medical Center provides the highest level of patient care across disciplines, while receiving regional, national, and international recognition for high standards in patient care, education, and biomedical research.
The 766-bed Albany Medical Center offers access to the latest medical services and technological innovations and includes one of the busiest emergency rooms and trauma centers in New York, a children’s hospital and dedicated pediatric emergency room, intensive care units for adults and children, and organ transplant services. Albany Medical College graduates more than 200 medical doctors each year, as well as PAs, CRNAs, biomedical scientists, and bioethicists. Albany Medical College operates a biomedical research enterprise and the region’s largest physician practice with more than 500 doctors.
Albany Medical Center, along with Albany Medical College, is a partner in the Albany Med Health System, the largest and only regionally governed, not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England.
What you'll do
- The ultrasonographer performs ultrasonography services in inpatient and outpatient settings, utilizing ultrasound to create diagnostic images while ensuring patients have a safe and positive experience. Responsibilities include maintaining competent imaging skills, adhering to policies and standards, and accurately entering patient data into computer systems.
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