Overview Performs ultrasound exams (including on portable equipment) of abdomen, pelvis, major vessels, small parts (including breast, thyroid, testicular, pylorus and appendix studies), neonatal brains and Obstetrical studies. Instructs and provides clinical supervision to ultrasound students and Radiology residents in specific area of expertise. Gives verbal preliminary reports of sonogram results to M.D. Posting from August 15, 2024 – August 23, 2024 Responsibilities - Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors and other employees. Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately with patients, visitors, and other employees. Behave in a manner consistent with maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of BronxCare Health System and its employees. - Contribute to and participate in the Performance/Quality Improvement activities of the assigned department. Contribution and participation includes data collection, analysis, implementation of and compliance with corrective/improvement activities, membership on CQI teams, consistent adherence to established performance standards and: adherence to the specific rules and regulations of the BCHS’s Safety & Security Policies; Risk Management: Incident and Occurrence Reporting; Infection Control Policies and Procedures; Patient and Customer Service. - Performs ultrasound exams, including pelvis and Ob studies. - Performs Doppler studies of the middle cerebral arteries, umbilical artery and uterine artery. - Performs intra-cavity ultrasound studies (endovaginal) - Performs localizations for amniocentesis under ultrasound guidance. - Schedules patients for sonography and arranges for patients to be prepped. - Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance to hospital policy. - Instructs and provides clinical supervision to medical students, OB/GYN students and Family Practice residents. Gives verbal preliminary reports of sonogram results to M.D. - Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served - Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. - Functions independently with regard to individualizing each exam relative to clinical history. Keeps current regarding developments in trends and techniques of diagnostic sonography by reading technical journals, participating in in-service education programs, attending conferences, etc.Transports patients to and from Ultrasound as required.Maintains a clean and orderly work area.Provides patient comfort (e.g., bedpans, blankets) as required. Qualifications - One to two (1-2) years experience performing Ultrasound examinations - Training in Ultrasound systems - Computer literacy Job LocationsUS-NY-Bronx ID2024-4804 Category Administrative/Clerical Position Type Regular Full-Time Division Bronxcare Hospital Center - Concourse Min USD $53.00/Hr. Max USD $61.15/Hr. Shift Evening Shift Department : Name Ultrasound (BHCS)