Diagnostic Med Sonographer; Full Time; Days - *SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $20,000*

Yale-New Haven Health • Greenwich, CT

103d

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under the supervision of the Ultrasound Manager and/or Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality Ultrasound images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the radiologist. All duties are performed in accordance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Promotes service excellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the YNHH Core Success Factors. To meet the staffing needs of the department, as necessary, Diagnostic Radiology staff may be assigned at any of the YNHH Diagnostic Radiology locations, regardless of your regularly assigned work location.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited (CAAHEP) School of Diagnostic Sonography.
• AS degree preferred but not required.
• AS degree and graduate of an accredited Allied Health program with an additional requirement of 12 months of full time Diagnostic Medical Sonography instruction.
• Graduate of Bachelor's program with an additional requirement of 12 months of full time Diagnostic Medical Sonography instruction.
• Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine sonography.
• ARDMS credentials in at least one modality.
• RDMS Abdominal (ABD) is required within one year of hire date.
• CPR certification also preferred.

Nice To Haves

• OB certification is desirable.
• Above average knowledge of computer / PACS applications.
• Good organizational and communication/customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality and efficient ultrasound exams in order to assist with a patient's diagnostic work-up.
• Provides accurate and compassionate patient care in order to ensure service excellence, patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.
• Performs various record-keeping tasks in order to ensure department goals are met, medical record documentation accuracy, and daily operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Participates in various learning opportunities in order to further personal knowledge/skills and assists with teaching or training others.
• Employee follows established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties in order to ensure a safe environment.
• Staff will conduct themselves by the YNHHS Standards of Professional Behavior.

Benefits

• 401k
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• paid holidays
• paid volunteer time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees