Ultrasonographer OBGYN MFM, Albany

Department/Unit:

HBD - Maternal-Fetal Practice

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Ultrasonographer , Albany, NY

OGBYN MFM

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

The Ultrasonographer under the direction of the MFM Chair, the manager, and the MFM attendings, will perform ultrasonography services in the inpatient setting on labor and delivery and the outpatient setting at 391 Myrtle Ave. the Ultrasonographer utilizes ultrasound to create diagnostic images and provide their patients with a safe positive experience. Ultrasonographers support teaching and continue learning as the technology changes for both themselves and others. Ultrasonographers must possess or be eligible for ARDMS registration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the manager and the MFM Attending's in accordance with AMC policies, procedures, and protocols:

* Maintain competent imaging skills in practicing Ultrasound and strives to frow and develop, creating a professional, progressive imaging department with a positive atmosphere.
* Practices in compliance with Hospital and department policy as well as New York State and accrediting agency standards.
* Assists Physicians in all aspects of procedures
* Actively support the department of OBGYN and the imaging department in maintaining proper accreditations.
* Enters patient data into computer system
* QAs images and patient information for accuracy prior to sending to PACs.
* Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as outlies in the annual competency assistant. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job's essential functions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory completion of an appropriately approved School for Ultrasound and:

REQUIREMENT

ORGANIZATION

REGISTRATION

LICENSE

Ultrasound

ARDMS

OBGYN ARDMS at hire

Required

Nuchal Translucency

Federal Medical Foundation

EXPERIENCE:

* Two years' previous experience in OBGYN setting
* Ability to assist with CVS, PUBS procedures

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure/protocols manuals. Ability to document required information/data on established forms. Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively to patients, family members, employees, and others. Ability to listen well, take direction and to engage in interactive dialogues with others. Ability to seek out the input of others to achieve consensus.

* Be able to organize and prioritize daily assignments
* Utilize chain of command for effective communication

MATHMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Ability to be honest, to be punctual, and to perform the job in adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct as defined by AMC and the tenets of the profession. Ability to be accurate in such matters as data entry, exam documentation, and to use good judgement when performing the functions of the job or when interacting with others. Ability to accept direction, carry out orders, to work cooperatively with others and to avoid the creating of unnecessary conflict. Ability to adhere to AMC's policies, procedures, and practices, and to utilize AMC's problem-solving processes for resolving grievances or disagreements. Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure the continuity of appropriate care.

* Assume responsibility for goal directed learning
* Develops informatics/computer skills to meet needs of the job role
* Obtain feedback on assigned/delegated tasks by actively listening to Providers and/or team members
* Support problem solving and resolution of issues with positive consideration
* Problem solves patient care issues with regard to the goals and direction of the Department and Organization
* Manages crisis and difficult times in a calm, effective and patient focused manner
* Able to recognize fetal variability's
* Provide patient support during procedures
* Provide Attending support during special procedures, ie. CVS, PUBS
* Able to operate and troubleshoot ultrasound equipment
* Maintains an environment conducive to meeting patient safety needs
* Demonstrates responsibility and accountability of own practice
* Serves as a role model for other staff and students

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusion. Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.

* Analyzes symptoms of the problem
* Identifies specific problems
* Generates ideas to resolve the problem
* Selects the best option for those ideas
* Able to implement a plan
* Able to evaluate effectiveness of plan

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are the representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to probe, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must regularly lift/or move patients or heavy equipment. Specific visions abilities require by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related instructions given by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodations.

Provider QA Assessment

Provider/Supervisor assessment including MFM Attending's and GYN US providers

Yearly Review

All expectations must be met to move to the next level.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.