Sonographer 5, OB/GYN

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Job Location (Full Address):

125 Lattimore Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500171 OBGYN US

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCD 214 H

Compensation Range:

$36.36 - $47.27

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the direction of a qualified physician, performs a variety of technical procedures in the application of non-ionizing high frequency ultrasound waves to humans for diagnostic purposes. Performs all technical procedures required for the ultrasonic assessment of OB/GYN patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs routine and specialized ultrasound studies related to Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Prepares patients for examinations and explains procedures prior to performing studies.
• Obtains complete patient history and documents in patient’s computer file.
• Recognizes significance of all structures that are visualized at all times.
• Differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognizes equipment limitations.
• Recognizes a diagnostic versus incomplete scan and interprets any pathology that may be present.
• Discusses findings with PNC physician.
• Properly make permanent recordings of studies for patient’s files using digital imaging, video tapes and thermal printers.
• Responsible for promptly notifying the attending physician and accurately reporting findings in cases of pathology, abnormality or clinical significance.
• Takes night and weekend call for one-week intervals as scheduled, including assigned holidays.
• Assists in the sterile technique procedures such as amniocentesis, cyst aspirations, PUBS, and Chorionic Villi sampling.
• Responsible for proper labeling, handling and delivery of samples taken during these procedures.
• Contributes to keeping the laboratory orderly and clean to ensure a safe work environment.
• Assists in the instruction of the student interns, outside preceptors, residents and fellows rotating through the department.
• May be asked to provide in-services related to ultrasound to medical students.
• Performs duties associated with individually assigned tasks in accordance with the policies documented for each task.
• Responsible for obtaining pertinent diagnostic laboratory test results for referring and PNC physicians, which may be necessary for correlation with the ultrasound study.
• Monitors and reports quality, operating condition and failures to laboratory supervisor after thoroughly assessing and attempting to remedy situation.
• Obtains follow-up on cases and updates teaching files with scans and/or video tapes.
• Assists in ancillary lab duties such as scheduling patients, answering phones, printing reports and mail distribution when necessary.
• Reads journals to keep abreast of new developments in diagnostic ultrasound.
• Attends conventions and symposiums and shares new information to staff.
• Obtains necessary continuing education credits to keep ARDMS registration current and valid.
• May participate in the research and drafting of original articles.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in laboratory sciences and technical training closely related to this position required
• Bachelor's degree in laboratory sciences and technical training closely related to this position preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Initiative and independent judgement required
• High standards of medical ethics with obvious empathy and respect towards patients required
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians and general public required
• Sound knowledge of the terminology and common practices of modern ultrasound required
• Exercises a high degree of technical competence, accuracy and judgement required
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of equipment used with the laboratory required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• (OBGYN) ARDMS or ARRT - Obstetrics and Gynecology ARDMS registered or registry eligible in OB/GYN upon hire required

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