Job Description

Status

Part-Time

Standard Hours per Week

16

Job Posting Category

Radiology

Job Posting Description

Position Summary:

Performs routine ultrasound examinations as prescribed by a physician.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Complies with ETU.
• Practices BCH 6 Core Values: excellence, innovation, communication, respect, teamwork and accountability.
• Furthers professional education and maintains knowledge of current regulations and standards, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Associates Degree, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Licensure/Certification

• Eligible for certification by the ARDMS.
• Must meet, successfully complete, and maintain the ARDMS certification and registration within one year of hire date.
• BLS certification

Office/Site Location

Needham

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only

Pay Range

$40.02-$64.04 Hourly