DescriptionThe Diagnostic Specialist III Maternal Fetal Medicine performs basic to highly complex Obstetric ultrasound examinations in accordance with AIUM (American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine) established protocols.
Responsibilities- Prepares ultrasound scanning rooms
- Performs highly complex sonograms based on AIUM guidelines.
- Performs highly complex transvaginal sonograms.
- Performs highly complex biophysical profiles for fetal assessment.
- Performs highly complex umbilical artery Doppler studies.
- Performs the following highly complex procedures: Chorionic Villus Sampling Amniocentesis MPR (Multiple Pregnancy Reduction) and PUBS
- Applies knowledge of anatomy physiology positioning and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of ultrasound images. Utilizes advanced experience to assist other sonographers in highly complex imaging procedures.
- Effectively communicates differentials to perinatal physicians.
- Assists in developing ultrasound protocols along with MFM physicians. Assists in teaching and guiding technicians with new protocols.
- Trains and mentors ultrasound students visiting medical students residents and fellows.
- Participates in the performance and documentation of quality control quality assurance and improvement activities. Evaluates procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; maintains appropriate logs files and records.
- Prepares instruments for sterile/disinfection JCAHO criteria.
- Maintains equipment to assure conformance with specific operational standards. Maintains equipment in working order performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance and reports any equipment malfunction to supervisor.
- Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment to comply with established infection control and departmental protocols. Operates and cares for testing equipment.
- Provides patient education related to ultrasound studies.
- Generates accurate computerized ultrasound reports.
- Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients family members and other employees.
- Any other assignments or projects assigned by perinatal physicians practice manager or ultrasound technician supervisor.
Qualifications5 (five) years of ultrasound experience.
Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program with clinical and didactic education
Compensation Statement
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $47.94 - $66.48 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors including experience education and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Non-Bargaining Unit 843 - Obs/Gyn Reproductive Science - ISM Icahn School of Medicine
Required Experience:
IC
DescriptionThe Diagnostic Specialist III Maternal Fetal Medicine performs basic to highly complex Obstetric ultrasound examinations in accordance with AIUM (American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine) established protocols.ResponsibilitiesPrepares ultrasound scanning roomsPerforms highly complex s...
DescriptionThe Diagnostic Specialist III Maternal Fetal Medicine performs basic to highly complex Obstetric ultrasound examinations in accordance with AIUM (American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine) established protocols.
Responsibilities- Prepares ultrasound scanning rooms
- Performs highly complex sonograms based on AIUM guidelines.
- Performs highly complex transvaginal sonograms.
- Performs highly complex biophysical profiles for fetal assessment.
- Performs highly complex umbilical artery Doppler studies.
- Performs the following highly complex procedures: Chorionic Villus Sampling Amniocentesis MPR (Multiple Pregnancy Reduction) and PUBS
- Applies knowledge of anatomy physiology positioning and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of ultrasound images. Utilizes advanced experience to assist other sonographers in highly complex imaging procedures.
- Effectively communicates differentials to perinatal physicians.
- Assists in developing ultrasound protocols along with MFM physicians. Assists in teaching and guiding technicians with new protocols.
- Trains and mentors ultrasound students visiting medical students residents and fellows.
- Participates in the performance and documentation of quality control quality assurance and improvement activities. Evaluates procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; maintains appropriate logs files and records.
- Prepares instruments for sterile/disinfection JCAHO criteria.
- Maintains equipment to assure conformance with specific operational standards. Maintains equipment in working order performs routine cleaning and preventive maintenance and reports any equipment malfunction to supervisor.
- Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment to comply with established infection control and departmental protocols. Operates and cares for testing equipment.
- Provides patient education related to ultrasound studies.
- Generates accurate computerized ultrasound reports.
- Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients family members and other employees.
- Any other assignments or projects assigned by perinatal physicians practice manager or ultrasound technician supervisor.
Qualifications5 (five) years of ultrasound experience.
Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program with clinical and didactic education
Compensation Statement
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $47.94 - $66.48 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors including experience education and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Non-Bargaining Unit 843 - Obs/Gyn Reproductive Science - ISM Icahn School of Medicine
Required Experience:
IC
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