Advanced Diagnostic Sonographer – Imaging & Patient Care

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, NY seeks a qualified Sonography professional to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams under physician supervision. You will prepare rooms and equipment, review patient history, and perform studies with emphasis on image quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities include ensuring medical necessity, maintaining patient privacy, and contributing to QA/QI processes. ARDMS/ARRT/CCI certification is required or pursued, with NTQR/echo credentials as applicable.

Qualifications

• Sonography education, training and experience in the specialty area to be performed.
• Completion of a two-year Allied Health degree and successful completion of a 12-month CAAHEP approved program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or equivalent education.
• Demonstrated competence in the specialty area(s) to be performed, including sonographer certification by ARDMS/ARRT/CCI.
• NTQR certification expected within 12–18 months for OB/GYN roles.
• ARRT/CCI desired; BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infection control, sterilization and patient safety protocols.
• Review patient medical history, conduct patient assessment and perform diagnostic sonography as ordered by supervising physician.
• Apply independent, ethical judgment and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures and capture accurate images.
• Assist with patient positioning and use ergonomic scanning techniques to ensure comfort and safe data acquisition.
• Ensure orders are complete and medical necessity is met; identify limitations to the examination.
• Review images, synthesize results and prepare preliminary findings for interpretation by a physician.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and policies.
• Perform quality control and preventive maintenance on ultrasound equipment and initiate service requests as needed.
• Support QA/QI measures and participate in training of students and residents.

Skills

Collaboration with healthcare team

Documentation software proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, NY seeks a qualified Sonography professional to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams under physician supervision. You will prepare rooms and equipment, review patient history, and perform studies with emphasis on image quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities include ensuring medical necessity, maintaining patient privacy, and contributing to QA/QI processes. ARDMS/ARRT/CCI certification is required or pursued, with NTQR/echo credentials as applicable.