Diagnostic Sonographer

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

4d•$57 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

The Diagnostic Sonographer works under the delegated authority of a supervising physician to provide medical imaging services and clinically relevant information that assists in patient diagnosis and treatment. The role includes performing diagnostic medical sonography in the relevant clinical specialty, consistent with the sonographer’s education and training and applicable professional standards and practice policies. The position prepares exam rooms and ultrasound equipment, reviews patient histories, conducts clinical assessments, performs ordered examinations, evaluates image quality, and prepares preliminary findings for the interpreting physician. It also supports daily operations, equipment quality control and maintenance, quality assurance and improvement activities, and the education of sonography students and physician residents. The role requires maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality and may involve travel to various work locations and variable shifts as needed.

Requirements

Associate’s degree.
Completion of a two-year Allied Health degree and a 12-month CAAHEP-approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, or equivalent education.
Sonography education, training, and experience in the specialty area(s) to be performed.
Demonstrated competence in the specialty area(s) to be performed.
Sonographer certification by ARDMS, and/or ARRT or CCI certification as specified under licenses and certifications.
For OB/GYN roles, obtain Nuchal Translucency Quality Review (NTQR) certification within 12–18 months of hire.
Ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere with other healthcare team members.
Proficiency with computer skills and software programs used for documentation and report generation.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
Ability to move 350-pound wheeled equipment as needed.
Ability to travel to various work locations and work variable shifts as needed.

Nice To Haves

Academic-hospital-based experience is preferred.
For echocardiography roles, ARRT and/or CCI credentials are desired.
For echocardiography roles, BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare exam rooms and ultrasound equipment in accordance with infection-control, sterilization, patient-safety protocols, and practice procedures.
Review patient medical histories, conduct clinical assessments, and perform diagnostic sonography examinations ordered by the supervising physician.
Apply independent ethical judgment and critical thinking when performing sonography procedures, ensuring relevant anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured.
Position patients and use appropriate tools, adjust equipment, and apply ergonomic scanning techniques to support patient comfort and safety and prevent compromised data acquisition or sonographer injury.
Ensure examination orders are complete, contain relevant information, and meet medical-necessity standards; identify and document examination limitations.
Review images, synthesize results, and prepare preliminary findings for the interpreting physician; refer diagnostic, treatment, or prognosis questions to an appropriate physician or healthcare professional unless otherwise authorized.
Ensure examination results meet practice quality-assurance standards before releasing findings for interpretation.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws and practice policies.
Assist with daily operations; conduct ultrasound equipment quality-control procedures, perform preventive maintenance, and initiate service requests as needed.
Work with appropriate staff to support quality patient care and carry out quality-assurance protocols and quality-improvement measures.
Assist with educating and training sonography students and physician residents.