Sonographer

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,052 - 68,437; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and holiday schedule

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer contributions

Job summary

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York is seeking a part-time Sonographer to perform ultrasound scans and assist in direct patient care at its health center in New York City. The ideal candidate will have strong patient service and communication skills, a certification in sonography, and a commitment to PPGNY’s mission of reproductive health care access. This role emphasizes teamwork and patient-centered care in a supportive environment focused on health equity and justice.

Qualifications

• Certification as a sonography technician in New York State is required.
• Experience in sexual and reproductive healthcare organizations is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform abdominal and vaginal ultrasound scans on referred patients.
• Prepare ultrasound documentation and reports for provider interpretation.
• Assist in achieving established goals for customer satisfaction and productivity.

Skills

Patient service skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma/GED

Certification as a sonography technician in New York State

Job description

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Planned Parenthood of Greater New York provided pay range

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Base pay range

$42.28/hr - $42.28/hr

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs basic ultra-sound pregnancy and IUD localization studies using Real-Time scanners with an abdominal and/or vaginal approach as needed for services provided by PPGNY.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Patient Care 100%

• Performs abdominal and vaginal ultra-sound scans on all referred patients to estimate gestational duration and localize the pregnancy, the placenta, estimate gestational and IUD age according to the PPGNY MS&Gs for Ultrasound Services.

• Performs intra-operative sonography at medical provider’s request, as needed for services provided by PPGNY

• Provides medical providers with follow-up sonograms, as needed for services provided by PPGNY.

• Prepares all associated required ultrasound documentation and signs ultrasound report with accompanying images for provider interpretation and the medical records

• Orders supplies as needed and keeps room stocked.

• Accepts individual and joint responsibility for and participates in meeting established goals for productivity.

• Accepts individual and joint responsibility for and participates in achieving established revenue cycle goals.

• Accepts individual and joint responsibility for and participates in health care center efforts to comply with all organizational and quality assurance guidelines, and all applicable government regulations.

• Accepts individual and joint responsibility for and participates in overall health center efforts to achieve all goals set to improve customer relations, increase customer satisfaction and promote repeat customer visits.

• Understands and commits to modeling excellent customer service in all aspects of health care delivery. Accepts individual and joint responsibility for and participates in overall health center efforts to achieve goals and policies on professionalism, wait time in the clinic/on the phone, and the system for addressing client complaints.

• Meets Clinical Services Standards of Behavior.

• Understands and commits to customer-oriented approach to health care delivery.

• Completes all responsibilities according to established protocols, policies, and standard practices in the areas of ADA and regulatory compliance programs such as HIPAA.

• Works effectively with volunteers, trainees and temp agency personnel.

• Performs other educational and experience related duties as required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, h e a l t h equity, gender and racial justice

• A demonstrated commitment to learning about and enhancing practices related to racial equity and its impact on healthcare systems.

• Strong relationship building and communication skills, including an ability to work and build trust across cultural differences related to related to race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and to reflect on one’s personal identity with humility

• Ability to manage and mentor a culturally diverse team, including creating and sustaining an organizational culture that fosters inclusiveness and equity, and providing positive and developmental feedback and accountability related to practices including but not limited to equity

• Ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental and culturally responsive care across race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and demonstrates deep sense of accountability to patient experience

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Interpersonal

• Excellent patient service and communication skills

• Ability to remain focused and calm in stressful situations

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills

• Superior oral and written communication skills

• Ability to develop and maintain effective, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to work effectively as part of team

Technical

• High degree of comfort with electronic health record

• Strong knowledge of abortion care and evaluation

• Thorough knowledge of surgical complications

• Familiarity with the principles of staff management

• Familiarity with principles of process improvement

Work Habits/Attributes

• Keen attention to detail

• Excellent organizational skills

• Outstanding time management skills, including the ability to work under deadline

• The ability to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment with changing and/or competing priorities

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making skills

• Ability to produce reliable, high-quality work with minimal direct supervision

• Ability to exercise discretion in the handling of confidential information

• Ability to demonstrate and document evidence-based clinical judgment

• Ability to work a flexible or extended schedule, including evenings and weekends, as operational demands require

• Well-developed problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Comfort making sound strategic decisions in the face of uncertain or incomplete information

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs basic ultra-sound pregnancy and IUD localization studies using Real-Time scanners with an abdominal and/or vaginal approach as needed for services provided by PPGNY.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Patient Care 100%

• Performs abdominal and vaginal ultra-sound scans on all referred patients to estimate gestational duration and localize the pregnancy, the placenta, estimate gestational and IUD age according to the PPGNY MS&Gs for Ultrasound Services.

• Performs intra-operative sonography at medical provider’s request, as needed for services provided by PPGNY

• Provides medical providers with follow-up sonograms, as needed for services provided by PPGNY.

• Prepares all associated required ultrasound documentation and signs ultrasound report with accompanying images for provider interpretation and the medical records

• Orders supplies as needed and keeps room stocked.

• Accepts individual and joint responsibility for and participates in meeting established goals for productivity.

• Accepts individual and joint responsibility for and participates in achieving established revenue cycle goals.

• Accepts individual and joint responsibility for and participates in health care center efforts to comply with all organizational and quality assurance guidelines, and all applicable government regulations.

• Accepts individual and joint responsibility for and participates in overall health center efforts to achieve all goals set to improve customer relations, increase customer satisfaction and promote repeat customer visits.

• Understands and commits to modeling excellent customer service in all aspects of health care delivery. Accepts individual and joint responsibility for and participates in overall health center efforts to achieve goals and policies on professionalism, wait time in the clinic/on the phone, and the system for addressing client complaints.

• Meets Clinical Services Standards of Behavior.

• Understands and commits to customer-oriented approach to health care delivery.

• Completes all responsibilities according to established protocols, policies, and standard practices in the areas of ADA and regulatory compliance programs such as HIPAA.

• Works effectively with volunteers, trainees and temp agency personnel.

• Performs other educational and experience related duties as required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, h e a l t h equity, gender and racial justice

• A demonstrated commitment to learning about and enhancing practices related to racial equity and its impact on healthcare systems.

• Strong relationship building and communication skills, including an ability to work and build trust across cultural differences related to related to race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and to reflect on one’s personal identity with humility

• Ability to manage and mentor a culturally diverse team, including creating and sustaining an organizational culture that fosters inclusiveness and equity, and providing positive and developmental feedback and accountability related to practices including but not limited to equity

• Ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental and culturally responsive care across race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and demonstrates deep sense of accountability to patient experience

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Interpersonal

• Excellent patient service and communication skills

• Ability to remain focused and calm in stressful situations

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills

• Superior oral and written communication skills

• Ability to develop and maintain effective, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to work effectively as part of team

Technical

• High degree of comfort with electronic health record

Subject Matter Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of abortion care and evaluation

• Thorough knowledge of surgical complications

• Familiarity with the principles of staff management

• Familiarity with principles of process improvement

Work Habits/Attributes

• Keen attention to detail

• Excellent organizational skills

• Outstanding time management skills, including the ability to work under deadline

• The ability to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment with changing and/or competing priorities

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making skills

• Ability to produce reliable, high-quality work with minimal direct supervision

• Ability to exercise discretion in the handling of confidential information

• Ability to demonstrate and document evidence-based clinical judgment

• Comfort making data-driven decisions

• Ability to work a flexible or extended schedule, including evenings and weekends, as operational demands require

• Well-developed problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Comfort making sound strategic decisions in the face of uncertain or incomplete information

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum education
  

High school diploma/GED

• Licensure/Certifications
  

Certification as a sonography technician in New York StatePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in sexual and reproductive healthcare organizations
  

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires prolonged sitting and repetitive tasks including use of a computer. Frequent standing, walking, bending. Must be able to walk up and down stairs. Requires lifting or moving of patients/supplies/equipment. Visual acuity is sufficient to perform frequent work on a computer screen and review printed reports and other materials. Requires the ability to hear and to communicate orally with others. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and medical equipment and will require reaching, grasping, pushing and pulling
  

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• This job operates in a professional office environment. Potential exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions in a health center environment. May require travel to other health centers, at times in inclement weather. Requires a flexible schedule and during peak activity periods work in excess of 7.5 hours per day and/or 37.5 hours per week.
  

Schedule

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Saturday
• 8am-6pm
  

PPGNY's benefits package includes:

Generous PTO and holiday schedule

Medical, dental and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents

FSA, HSA, Commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds

Short- and Long-Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D

401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employment

All positions at PPGNY require:

Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season and Covid-19) and testing for tuberculosis. These certifications are required by the NYC DOHMH Health Code, NYSDOH and OSHA.

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is a leading provider, educator, and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care in New York State. PPGNY is proud to provide a wide-range of family planning services at our brick-and-mortar health centers and mobile care units. We care for everyone regardless of their immigration status, zip code or ability to pay. PPGNY’s education and outreach programs are backed by medically accurate, evidence-based information that allows people to make informed decisions about their health and future. As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY supports legislation and policies that ensure all New Yorkers have access to the full range of reproductive health care and education.

At PPGNY, we provide the absolute best care to our patients and our communities through innovative health care delivery and education programming. We care for everyone who walks through our doors regardless of insurance, ability to pay or immigration status. As a leading voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY fiercely advocates for policies to ensure that all New Yorkers will have access to the full range of reproductive health care services and information.

PPGNY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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