Ultrasound Technologist
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
$59/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
Pay
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
Description
City/State:
Bronx, New YorkGrant Funded:
NoDepartment:
OBGYN - Ultrasound TechsBargaining Unit:
1199Work Shift:
DayWork Days:
MON-FRIScheduled Hours:
9 AM-5 PMScheduled Daily Hours:
7 HOURSHourly Rate:
$59.08For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.
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The Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) / OB-GYN Sonographer performs advanced obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound examinations in a high-volume academic fetal imaging center, with a focus on high-risk pregnancies, prenatal diagnosis, fetal anomalies, fetal growth assessment, multiple gestations, Doppler studies, and fetal echocardiography. The sonographer works closely with Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians and multidisciplinary specialists to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging and patient care.Essential Functions• Perform comprehensive first-, second-, and third-trimester ultrasound examinations, including detailed fetal anatomy surveys, fetal biometry, cervical length assessment, fetal surveillance, multiple gestations, biophysical profiles, and Doppler studies.• Obtain high-quality diagnostic images in accordance with departmental and professional guidelines.
• Recognize fetal, placental, and maternal abnormalities and promptly communicate urgent findings to the supervising physician.
• Assist physicians with ultrasound-guided prenatal diagnostic procedures, including amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS).
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely transfer of images to PACS and reporting systems.
• Participate in quality assurance, educational, and academic activities, including support of trainees when applicable.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and a professional clinical environment.QualificationsRequirements:
• ARDMS certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN).
• Minimum of two years of Maternal-Fetal Medicine or high-risk obstetric ultrasound experience in an academic or tertiary referral center.
• Demonstrated expertise in detailed fetal anatomy examinations, fetal growth assessment, multiple gestation imaging, and Doppler ultrasound.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Preferred:
• RDMS (FE) certification in Fetal Echocardiography.
• Experience performing fetal echocardiography.
• Experience in a tertiary referral fetal imaging center.Additional Requirements:
• OHS Fit Test.
• OHS Annual Assessment.
• Compliance with institutional credentialing and continuing education requirements.Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employer
Montefiore Medical Center
Montefiore, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is one of nation's largest academic medical centers. Those who work here are driven by a passion to serve and a desire to provide excellent care to all. We are a growing organization and one of New York’s top employers.
Join us as we further our reputation as a leader in clinical care, healthcare research, education and social commitment.
About Bronx, NY
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