Sonographer Trainer

POSITION SUMMARY

Works in conjunction with and provides hands on training in sonography as directed.

Performs basic ultra-sound abortion 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 90%

1. Performs abdominal and vaginal ultra-sound scans on all referred patients to estimate 

gestational age. 

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 and signs ultra-sound report with accompanying photograph for medical 

records.

5. Trains relief staff as required.

6. Orders supplies as needed and keeps room stocked.

7. Accepts individual and joint responsibility for and participates in meeting established 

goals for productivity. 

8. Accepts individual and joint responsibility for and participates in achieving established 

revenue cycle goals. 

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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. 

12. Meets Clinical Services Standards of Behavior. 

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

14. Completes all responsibilities according to established protocols, policies, and 

standard practices in the areas of ADA and regulatory compliance programs such as 

HIPAA. 

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

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

TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES 10%

1. Under the directions 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 at the agency’s four 

centers. 

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.

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

• Minimum education 

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

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

• 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 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, and filing cabinets, and medical equipment and will require reaching, grasping, pushing and pulling.

• 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 flexible schedule and during peak activity periods work in excess of 7.5 hours per day and/or 37.5 hours per 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.