Job Description

Department/Unit: HBD - Community Endo
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Salary Range: $71,612.39 - $110,999.20
The ULTRASONOGRAPHER , will perform ultrasonography services in the outpatient setting at Community Endocrinology at 220 Washington Avenue Ext. The ultrasonographer utilizes ultrasound to create diagnostic images and provide their patients with a safe positive experience. Technicians support teaching and continue learning as the technology changes for both themselves and others. The regular ultrasonographer will be able to perform routine thyroid ultrasounds, ultrasound guided thyroid biopsies, carotid ultrasounds, abdominal and renal ultrasounds, and other exams as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains competent imaging skills in practicing Ultrasound and strives to grow 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 agencies' standards.
• Actively support the department of Community Endocrinology and the imaging department in maintaining proper accreditations.
• Enters patient data into computer systems accurately.
• QAs images and patient information for accuracy prior to sending to PACs.

Qualifications

• Vocational School Diploma from an accredited school of diagnostic medical sonography - required
• Assists physicians with ultrasound procedures (High proficiency)
• Ensures information is entered into computer systems accurately (High proficiency)
• ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire - required

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Lifting - Occasionally
• Carrying - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Rarely
• Balancing - Rarely
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Crouching - Rarely
• Crawling - Rarely
• Reaching - Constantly
• Handling - Constantly
• Grasping - Constantly
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Rarely
• Extreme heat - Rarely
• Humidity - Rarely
• Wet - Rarely
• Noise - Frequently
• Hazards - Rarely
• Temperature Change - Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
• Vibration - Rarely

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical!
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 Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
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.

Skills Required