Diagnostic Medical Sonographer- Full Time-DayEve 10 hour
Job Location:
Poughkeepsie, NY - USA
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Job Summary
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.
Summary:
The Diagnostic Medical Sonographerfunctions as a healthcare provider who working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician serves as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. TheDiagnostic Medical Sonographerrole and responsibilities include providing diagnostic medical sonography services and its various clinical specialties. TheDiagnostic Medical Sonographeractivities are performed consistent with their education and training and in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable professional standards.
Population served based on scope of services in the department.
Responsibilities:
Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infections disease sterilization and patient safety protocols policies and procedures.
Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination
Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
Evaluate any contraindications insufficient patient preparation and the patientï½s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures. Identify and document any limitations to the sonography examination.
Use proper patient positioning tools devices equipment adjustment and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer
Review examination images synthesize examination results and prepare the preliminary findings.
Provide preliminary report of sonography examinations for use by the interpreting physician.
Assist with the daily operation of the sonography department.
Operate FUJI (PACS) and Cerner Millennium.
Assist with the education and training of sonography students and physician residents.
Obtain additional credentialing as required by regulatory agencies.
Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1381
Department: Ultrasound
Exempt: No
Rate Range: $47.62-$65.01
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
