Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Job Description

Job Description

Why Aster OB / GYN?

Aster OB / GYN is a trusted women’s health center providing personalized care in a welcoming environment. Located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, our practice is dedicated to supporting women throughout every stage of life- from adolescence through menopause and beyond.

We pride ourselves on offering compassionate, patient- centered care with an emphasis on education and empowerment. Our team of experienced and board certified physicians ensure that all patients feel heard, respected and informed.

Our team believes that a collaborative work environment fosters growth and a desire for excellence. We are looking for an experienced and compassionate OB / GYN sonographer to join our team and help us change women’s healthcare for the better.

Status : Part Time

Compensation : $32.00 - $35.00 dependent on experience

Benefits : Paid time off

Continuing Medical Education Reimbursement

Responsibilities

Perform sonograms based on AIUM guidelines.

Perform Transvaginal sonograms.

Perform Biophysical profiles and Growth scans for fetal assessment.

Performs Umbilical Artery Doppler studies

Knowledge of anatomy, positioning and imaging techniques to optimize the quality of the ultrasound images.

Effectively communicate preliminary findings and or differentials to interpreting physicians.

Generate accurate computerized ultrasound studies.

Obtain 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.

Observe and follow safety procedures including universal precautions.

Maintains proper HIPAA 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 concern.

Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, family members and other employees.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program with clinical and didactic education.

Must be ARDMS certified

OB / GYN experience for a minimum of one year, two years preferred

Nuchal Translucency Certification through the Fetal Medicine Foundation is preferred, but not required.

Prior experience performing detailed comprehensive scans.