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About the Role

Under the direction of the ultrasound attending or the Director of Ultrasound and Site Administrator, performs a variety of ultrasound examinations at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Uses independent judgement and initiative to a I described scanning methods for purposes of medical diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Perform sonograms of indicated anatomical areas using available modalities following prescribed protocols.
• Ensure complete sonographic examinations as required for diagnostic purposes.
• Utilize correct patient positioning based on patient habitus and exam requirements.
• Optimize and perform thorough scanning techniques for all exams.
• Prepare a preliminary written impression of completed sonogram.
• Supply initial impression for review by attending in charge for all exams performed.
• Interview patients for identification, patient education and detailed clinical history.
• Perform appropriate exam and ensure patient awareness with zero error tolerance for patient identification.
• Maintain quality patient care, including IV pump operation, oxygen delivery, and patient modesty.
• Maximize patient safety and comfort with a zero incidence rate.
• Clean and maintain ultrasound equipment between procedures.
• Adhere to universal precautions and infection control.
• Monitor and maintain performance of all equipment.
• Ensure proper equipment function to manufacturers specifications.
• Adhere to manufacturers specifications.
• Ensure safe handling and security of ultrasound equipment.
• Minimize equipment downtime from mishandling and loss.
• Maintain film jackets, patient records, and exam verification in charts.
• Be trained and utilize ASOBGYN proficiently.
• Ensure accurate medical documentation of procedures in charts utilizing ASOBGYN.
• Correlate x-ray, lab results, and other clinical data.
• Correlate clinical and ultrasound findings for maximum yield.
• Maintain the standard of Montefiore RESPECT in the working environment.
• Strive for excellence in all areas of the position to ensure a productive and pleasant environment.

Requirements

• High School Required
• AS Preferred
• Must have passed both Physics and Obstetries to be certified by the ARDMS.
• Requires 30 Continuing Education credits per three year rolling triennium to maintain active ARDMS status within the Department of Obs/Gyn & Women's Health.
• Graduation from an accredited training program in diagnostic medical sonography which meets requirements for certification by ARDMS.
• Experience and skills in obstetrics and gynecology are necessary, which level of expertise will be determined by the Director of Ultrasound.
• ARDMS Required

Skills

• Ultrasound examinations
• Medical diagnosis
• Sonogram performance
• Patient positioning
• Scanning techniques
• Preliminary written impression
• Patient interview
• Patient education
• Clinical history taking
• Patient identification
• Quality patient care
• IV pump operation
• Oxygen delivery
• Patient modesty
• Patient safety
• Patient comfort
• Equipment cleaning and maintenance
• Universal precautions
• Infection control
• Equipment monitoring
• Equipment security
• ASOBGYN proficiency
• Medical documentation
• X-ray correlation
• Lab result correlation
• Clinical data correlation
• Obstetrics
• Gynecology

Location

• New Rochelle, New York

Work Type

• Day Shift
• MON-FRI

Education Level

• High School
• AS Preferred
• ARDMS Required

Salary/Compensations

• $42.03 per hour

About the Company

• To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

Equal Opportunity

• Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer.
• Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.