Per Diem Sonographer - Women's Health

Summit Health, Inc.•Rye, NY

48d•$42 - $53

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director / Women's Health Manager, the Women's Health Sonographer assists the OB/GYN physician with interpreting the diagnosis utilizing essential medical history and clinical correlation of patients and performing ultrasound examinations that follow the AIUM guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Active OB/GYN Registry by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS)
Proficient computer skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be flexible for travel to all Summit Health sites in Westchester County and Greenwich, CT.

Nice To Haves

Experience in OB/GYN/High Risk ultrasound preferred, however would consider providing extensive training for a strong candidate

Responsibilities

Assists the physicians in executing optimum quality ultrasound exams as per the AIUM protocols in a timely efficient manor while obtaining images that supports the diagnosis documented by the interpreting MD
Obtains 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
Effectively communicates differentials to interpreting physicians
Generates accurate computerized reports for the physicians' review
Upon completion of the ultrasound exam, verifying proper documentation in ultrasound reporting system
Ensures that each assigned room is properly stocked and is prepared for smooth daily patient flow
Assists with all aspects of sterile ultrasound guided procedures as directed by the interpreting MD
Assist OBGYN Physicians in need of ultrasound guided procedures in the Ambulatory Surgery Center
Prepares the necessary supplies and paperwork to support the physician for sterile procedures
Observes and follows safety procedures including universal precautions
Maintains proper HIPPA 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 concerns
Assists with back-up coverage for any unscheduled PTO or cross coverage needs