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At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+strong heartsandopen minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.

Our accolades include:

* U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital

* Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals

* Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence

At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyone’s well-being is truly heartfelt.

*Title:* Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Vassar Brothers Medical Center Perinatology - Poughkeepsie, NY - Per Diem Schedule, variable 8-hour shifts between 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday.

*Summary:*Performs diagnostic Ultrasound procedures by producing, assessing, and evaluating ultrasound images that are used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis. Provides interpreting physicians with oral or written summaries of technical findings on ultrasound, while simultaneously providing basic patient care, comfort and safety.

*Responsibilities:*

1. Maintains full working knowledge of ultrasound techniques and anatomy in obstetrical and gynecological patients. Performs initial evaluation of fetal anatomy, biometric measurements and fetal activity.

2. Assists Perinatologist with scanning of patient. Explains procedure to patient and significant other. Demonstrates normal and abnormal anatomy and relay findings to doctor.

3. Assists Perinatologist with amniocentesis. Explains procedure to the patient, ensures that appropriate forms are filled out. Sets up equipment needed for the procedure. Assists needle insertion with ultrasound guidance. Explains post amniocentesis restrictions to patient.

4. Evaluates and maintains equipment and materials needed for procedures. Maintains inventory of supplies, linens and instrument trays needed to efficiently provide ultrasounds, amniocentesis and gyn examination.

5. Maintains 30 CME per triennium required for certification. Attends continuing education programs and participates in professional organizations. Maintains teaching tapes for ultrasound cases. Assists in orientation and training of OB/GYN residents and medical students.

6. Consults with administrative staff to ensure that all procedures have adequate staff coverage. Coordinates patient and staff schedules. Informs director of staff scheduling conflicts/concerns.

7. Trains and orients perinatal ultrasound staff in all aspects of patient care. Assists staff in learning new ultrasound related techniques/procedures/protocols etc. Collaborates with Perinatologist to assure technical quality of procedures.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

10. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.

11. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

12. Performs other duties as required.

Other Information:

Education & Certifications/Licenses Required:

* High school diploma or Equivalent

* American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

* Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program. American Registry of Diagnostic Sonography in OB/GYN within one year of hire.

Preferred: One year experience in OB ultrasound.

Salary Range: $32.23 - $59.86 Hourly (Pay based on contractual union pay grid)

Withstrong hearts andopen minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.