Sonographer Trainer

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in New York is seeking a Sonographer to perform ultrasound scans and provide training in sonography. This role involves direct patient care, documentation, and collaboration with medical providers to ensure high-quality service is delivered. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to health equity and experience in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Generous PTO and holiday schedule

Medical, dental, and vision coverage options

401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience required.
• Experience in sexual and reproductive healthcare organizations preferred.
• Comfort with electronic health records is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform abdominal and vaginal ultrasound scans.
• Provide training in sonography at multiple medical centers.
• Complete associated ultrasound documentation.

Skills

Excellent patient service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Certification as a Sonography Technician in New York State

High school diploma/GED

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POSITION SUMMARY

Works in conjunction with and provides hands on training in sonography as directed. Performs basic ultra-sound pregnancy and IUD localization studies using Real-Time scanner

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECT PATIENT CARE 95%

1. Performs abdominal and vaginal ultrasound scans on all referred patients to estimate gestational duration and localize the pregnancy, the placenta, and IUDs according to the PPGNY MS&Gs for Ultrasound Services.

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

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

4. Prepares all associated required ultrasound documentation and accompanying imags for provider interpretation and the medical record.

5. Orders supplies as needed and keeps room stocked.

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

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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Meets Clinical Services Standards of Behavior.

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

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

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

15. Performs other educational and experience related duties as required.

TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES 5%

1. Under the direction of Medical Leadership, performs hands-on training in sonography at all of PPGNY’s Medical Centers and off-site.

2. Under the direction of Medical Leadership, observes and determines individual training needs.

3. Participates in evaluation as related to the provision of sonography

4. As directed, assists in program/curriculum development in training for sonography.

5. As directed, assists in training and orientation of newly employed clinical staff at all levels. 6. Serves as liaison between MLT and sonographers for implementation of sonography related practice updates.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, health equity, and 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,

• Well-developed problem-solving and critical thinking skills

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

information

POSITION SUMMARY

Works in conjunction with and provides hands on training in sonography as directed. Performs basic ultra-sound pregnancy and IUD localization studies using Real-Time scanner

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECT PATIENT CARE 95%

1. Performs abdominal and vaginal ultrasound scans on all referred patients to estimate gestational duration and localize the pregnancy, the placenta, and IUDs according to the PPGNY MS&Gs for Ultrasound Services.

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

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

4. Prepares all associated required ultrasound documentation and accompanying imags for provider interpretation and the medical record.

5. Orders supplies as needed and keeps room stocked.

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

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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Meets Clinical Services Standards of Behavior.

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

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

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

15. Performs other educational and experience related duties as required.

TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES 5%

1. Under the direction of Medical Leadership, performs hands-on training in sonography at all of PPGNY’s Medical Centers and off-site.

2. Under the direction of Medical Leadership, observes and determines individual training needs.

3. Participates in evaluation as related to the provision of sonography

4. As directed, assists in program/curriculum development in training for sonography.

5. As directed, assists in training and orientation of newly employed clinical staff at all levels. 6. Serves as liaison between MLT and sonographers for implementation of sonography related practice updates.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, health equity, and 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/GEDCertification as a sonography technician in New York State.

• Requires a minimum of 3 (three) years of related and/or applicable experience
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in sexual and reproductive healthcare organizations
• Experience with training preferred
  

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMAND

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

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

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

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.

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• Employment type

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