Ultrasonographer - Outpatient Office

HBD - Community Endo Day (United States of America) Ultrasonographer
Albany, NY
Serves as primary leader and resource for the Community Endocrinology ultrasound department. Responsible for daily oversight of sonographer staffing and scheduling across all sites. Primary contact for research activities that directly relate to ultrasound. Ongoing development, implementation and monitoring of the quality assurance program for the division of Community Endocrinology ultrasound. Primary liaison between sonographers and attending, will work with ultrasound physician director to update policies and protocols as needed. Assists sonographer(s) with the ongoing mentoring and training for residents, fellows and ultrasound students. Organize and monitor training for new sonographers. In addition to these duties, this position will also continue to perform all technical procedures required for the ultrasonic assessment of Endocrinology patients.

• Under the direct supervision of the Director of Clinical Operations for Endocrinology. Needs minimal supervision or direction to perform duties.
• Oversee sonographer(s) who serve as the preceptor(s) for ultrasound interns, fellows, residents and medical staff rotating through the department.
• Operates a variety of ultrasound equipment and associated transducers. Records images using digital imaging technology. May operate ancillary devices as required for procedures. Operates computer terminal to manage research and patient databases.
• Staff members of the Diagnostic Ultrasound Lab in the Department of Endocrinology will have contact with patients between the ages of 18 and 100.
• Perform routine and specialized ultrasound studies related to Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.
• Composes and distributes monthly staff schedule for sonographers, approves time off requests and adjusts schedule as needed to meet needs of the department. Works closely with the Practice Coordinator and Manager to manage scheduling concerns.
• Works closely with providers and nursing supervisors to evaluate current and proposed changes to ultrasound protocols and ensures compliance with new protocols amongst the team.
• Oversees sonographers and perform annual evaluations as well as end of probation evaluations.
• Oversees QA activities in the department. Reports any trends or areas of improvement to Ultrasound Director.
• Organizes outreach training and education for AMC affiliates as needed. Participates in IT projects that involve expansion efforts and the Ultrasound reporting system. Serves as super-user and department administrator for the Ultrasound reporting system.
• Leads accreditation efforts and ensures that department is compliant with Infection Prevention and Joint Commission standards.
• Leads recruitment efforts for sonographer vacancies and coordinates interview process. Organizes new hire orientation period in the department.
• Monitors equipment fixes, semi-annual preventive maintenance visits & assist with coordinating new equipment demos as needed. Schedules sessions with application specialists as needed.

• Associate's Degree in laboratory sciences - required
• Bachelor's Degree in laboratory sciences - preferred
• 1-3 years technical training closely related to this position; or an equivalent - required
• Recognize the significance of all structures that are visualized at all times
• Differentiate artifacts from normal or pathological processes and to recognize equipment limitations
• Recognize a diagnostic vs incomplete scan and interpret any pathology that may be present; discuss findings with the interpreting physician
• ARDMS or ARRT - Upon Hire - required