Department/Unit:

HBD - Maternal-Fetal Practice

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$77,075.00 - $119,466.00The 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:

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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.

Ultrasonographer - OBGYN Clinic 40 hours/week

Ultrasonographer - OBGYN Clinic 40 hours/week

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