Job Description

Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Posting Category

Radiology

Job Posting Description

New hires may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.00

Position Summary:

Performs routine ultrasound examinations as prescribed by a physician

Sonographer

• Associates Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography required
• Must meet, successfully complete, and maintain the ARDMS certification and registration within one year of hire date
• BLS certification required
• Eligible for certification by the ARDMS, registration strongly preferred

Salary Range: $40.02-$72.04/hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Examinations/Procedures
• Performs routine ultrasound examinations as prescribed by a physician.
• Reviews and evaluates requisitions for ultrasound imaging procedures, abstracting data from patient charts and determining appropriateness of procedure prescribed given diagnosis and clinical signs for routine examinations.
• Selects appropriate equipment and technical factors to identify pathologic and normal anatomy.
• Assesses patients' and parents' physical and emotional status and ability to respond to instructions and develops plan for adjusting to patients' specific needs.
• Follows QC/Data Integrity Workflow process.
• Practices High Reliability Communication techniques.
• Responds to the uniqueness and clinical condition of the patient.
• Creates a supportive environment for the patient and the family.
• Promotes a positive work environment in compliance with ETU.
• Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions.
• Assists senior technologists in organizing and maintaining daily operations of section.
• Provides instruction on pediatric ultrasound procedures and techniques to residents, fellows, and students as requested.
• Participates in departmental and hospital meetings.
• Completes all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Furthers professional education and maintains knowledge of current regulations and standards, policies and procedures.

Senior Sonographer

• Registered by the ARDMS
• Associated degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography required
• Must meet, successfully complete, and maintain the ARDMS certification and registration.
• BLS certification required
• ARDMS pediatric certification preferred
• 3+ years of experience working as a Sonographer required

Salary Range: $40.02-$72.04/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex ultrasound examinations as prescribed by a physician.
• Reviews and evaluates requisitions for ultrasound imaging procedures, abstracting data from patient charts and determining appropriateness of procedure prescribed given diagnosis and clinical signs for routine examinations.
• Selects appropriate equipment and technical factors to identify pathologic and normal anatomy.
• Assesses patients' and parents' physical and emotional status and ability to respond to instructions and develops plan for adjusting to patients' specific needs.
• Follows QC/Data Integrity Workflow process.
• Responds to the uniqueness and clinical condition of the patient.
• Creates a supportive environment for the patient and the family.
• Promotes a positive work environment in compliance with ETU.
• Identifies and reports on equipment malfunctions.
• Assists in patient scheduling and facilitates efficient workflow within ultrasound area (board runner).
• Investigates and resolves technical and scheduling issues and performs designated quality assurance functions.
• Provides instruction on performing ultrasound procedures for trainees and fellows.
• Serves as a resource and responds to requests for information or assistance.
• Completes all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complies with ETU.
• Furthers professional education and maintains knowledge of current regulations and standards, policies and procedures.
• Takes an active role in research projects involving ultrasound.

Office/Site Location

Needham

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Pay Range

$40.02-$76.36/Hour