Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
10 months ago
New York
Job Description Why Aster OB/GYN? Aster OB/GYN is a trusted women’s health center providing personalized care in a welcoming environment. Located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, our practice is dedicated to supporting women throughout every stage of life- from adolescence through menopause and beyond. We pride ourselves on offering compassionate, patient- centered care with an emphasis on education and empowerment. Our team of experienced and board certified physicians ensure that all patients feel heard, respected and informed. Our team believes that a collaborative work environment fosters growth and a desire for excellence. We are looking for an experienced and compassionate OB/GYN sonographer to join our team and help us change women’s healthcare for the better. Status: Part Time Compensation: $32.00 - $35.00 dependent on experience Benefits: * Paid time off * Continuing Medical Education Reimbursement Responsibilities * Perform sonograms based on AIUM guidelines. * Perform Transvaginal sonograms. * Perform Biophysical profiles and Growth scans for fetal assessment. * Performs Umbilical Artery Doppler studies * Knowledge of anatomy, positioning and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of the ultrasound images. * Effectively communicate preliminary findings and or differentials to interpreting physicians. * Generate accurate computerized ultrasound studies. * Obtain essential information from patients, medical records, and previous exams for clinical correlation. * Performs ultrasound scans and provides direct patient care as needed after proper confirmation of study and patient identification. * Observe and follow safety procedures including universal precautions. * Maintains proper HIPAA compliance while maintaining a familiarity to any changes regarding technology and the safety for self, patients, and visitors. * Operates the equipment to acquire a variety of imaging results, reports deficiencies to the proper personnel for rectification of any concern. * Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, family members and other employees. Qualifications * Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program with clinical and didactic education. * Must be ARDMS certified * OB/GYN experience for a minimum of one year, two years preferred * Nuchal Translucency Certification through the Fetal Medicine Foundation is preferred, but not required. * Prior experience performing detailed comprehensive scans.