All About Ultrasound
Breast Imaging - Ultrasound Technologist-$15,000 Sign on Bonus
All About Ultrasound, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Breast Imaging - Ultrasound Technologist – $15,000 Sign-on Bonus
Under the general supervision of the Ultrasound Manager and Lead Ultrasound Technologist, the Ultrasound Technologist provides skill and initiative to the department’s mission through interactions with staff, manager and others as necessary. The ultrasound technologist’s primary duties are to generate diagnostic sonographic images for the radiologists, while also implementing policy and procedures as determined necessary by the manager and lead technologist.
Essential Responsibilities / Duties
Performs a wide variety of exams as required and necessary for proper departmental workflow.
Assists physicians during sterile invasive procedures such as biopsies, aspirations, thoracenteses, intraoperative etc.
Prepares exam room and ultrasound equipment in accordance with infection control, sterilization, and patient safety protocols.
Completes exams in a timely fashion while providing quality scans for Radiology and outside departments.
Prepares patient for exams and ensures patient comfort and modesty at all times.
Assumes responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic exam.
Follows all departmental established and appropriate policies and procedures.
Sets up equipment and uses proper patient positioning and technique to ensure patient comfort and safety.
Performs duties as required in all areas of the department, including covering the department as needed.
Ensures that exams requested match patient condition and/or history, and calls or asks proper persons for additional information as necessary.
Provides appropriate views and films, and additional views and variations of techniques as required by Radiologist, Manager or Lead technologist.
Maintains equipment through interaction with management and vendors to maximize uptime.
Communicates with patients in a manner appropriate to their level of understanding.
Handles telephone calls and requests for services over the telephone and other means professionally.
Performs patient‑focused customer service and ensures standards are met.
Operates all electronic systems such as PACS, RIS, Epic and others as required.
Ensures proper documentation, requisitions and billing requirements are completed.
Adheres to all BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.
Education Associate’s degree (or equivalent from two‑year college) or certificate program in diagnostic medical sonography must be obtained prior to hire.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Required
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) – OB or AB or RVT
Accreditation must be attained prior to hire, except for OB/GYN (one year to obtain accreditation).
Experience Experience in related clinical area is preferred.
Knowledge And Skills
Knowledge of principles and procedures of Ultrasound and operation and maintenance of Ultrasound equipment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to interact with patients, coworkers, students and physicians.
Special Working Conditions The ultrasound department requires 24/7 coverage; staff may need to work overtime or cover other shifts as necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans We do not ask or require downloads of applications, or “apps” and applications are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
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Essential Responsibilities / Duties
Performs a wide variety of exams as required and necessary for proper departmental workflow.
Assists physicians during sterile invasive procedures such as biopsies, aspirations, thoracenteses, intraoperative etc.
Prepares exam room and ultrasound equipment in accordance with infection control, sterilization, and patient safety protocols.
Completes exams in a timely fashion while providing quality scans for Radiology and outside departments.
Prepares patient for exams and ensures patient comfort and modesty at all times.
Assumes responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic exam.
Follows all departmental established and appropriate policies and procedures.
Sets up equipment and uses proper patient positioning and technique to ensure patient comfort and safety.
Performs duties as required in all areas of the department, including covering the department as needed.
Ensures that exams requested match patient condition and/or history, and calls or asks proper persons for additional information as necessary.
Provides appropriate views and films, and additional views and variations of techniques as required by Radiologist, Manager or Lead technologist.
Maintains equipment through interaction with management and vendors to maximize uptime.
Communicates with patients in a manner appropriate to their level of understanding.
Handles telephone calls and requests for services over the telephone and other means professionally.
Performs patient‑focused customer service and ensures standards are met.
Operates all electronic systems such as PACS, RIS, Epic and others as required.
Ensures proper documentation, requisitions and billing requirements are completed.
Adheres to all BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.
Education Associate’s degree (or equivalent from two‑year college) or certificate program in diagnostic medical sonography must be obtained prior to hire.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Required
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) – OB or AB or RVT
Accreditation must be attained prior to hire, except for OB/GYN (one year to obtain accreditation).
Experience Experience in related clinical area is preferred.
Knowledge And Skills
Knowledge of principles and procedures of Ultrasound and operation and maintenance of Ultrasound equipment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to interact with patients, coworkers, students and physicians.
Special Working Conditions The ultrasound department requires 24/7 coverage; staff may need to work overtime or cover other shifts as necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans We do not ask or require downloads of applications, or “apps” and applications are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
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