Emergency Sonographer
Emergency Sonographer
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Job Description
At Mass General Brigham we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our missionfrom doctors nurses business people and tech experts to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a notforprofit organization Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care research teaching and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare people of color people with disabilities LGBTQ community and/or gender expansive first and secondgeneration immigrants veterans and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds to apply.
Job Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an ultrasound technologist who wants a unique and exciting career in the growing field of emergency ultrasound. Emergency ultrasound or pointofcare ultrasound refers to clinicians performing limited ultrasound exams at the patients bedside as part of the clinical exam. It is being used in many subspecialties of medicine and is now being taught in medical schools. With the growth of handheld technology this exciting field will continue to innovate. Your job would involve teaching and performing ultrasound exams with medical students residents physician assistants nurse practitioners fellows and staff physicians caring for equipment and participating in research and quality improvement projects at both Brigham and Womens Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. We have a wellestablished emergency medicine residency and ultrasound fellowship. You would be working closely with our physicians in an exciting clinical setting. See our fellowship website for a description of our ultrasound program: Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist in the education and performance of ultrasound exams using Mmode Bmode Doppler and color flow examinations in areas such as biliary abdominal pelvic peripheral vascular thoracic cardiac etc.
Maintain ultrasound equipment liaising with biomedical engineering hospital IT and ultrasound vendors to ensure an operational fleet of machines.
Operate radiology and hospital information systems and maintain an electronic exam storage system.
Provide technical assistance to nursing and physician staff.
Instruct faculty fellows residents physician assistants and medical students in the technical aspects of clinical ultrasound procedures.
Coordinate work schedule with supervisor.
Prepare and maintain departmental ultrasound reports and records.
Participate in approved clinical research projects.
Order store and maintain inventory of supplies.
Learn to perform and interpret various advanced emergency ultrasound applications (we will provide educational materials and training as needed).
Qualifications
Associates degree in ultrasound technology and a graduate of an accredited School of Ultrasound Technology by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
License/Certifications
Certification or certification eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). RDMSAB and RDCSAE credentials preferred. If eligible the employee must be certified within one year of hire.
Maintains minimum CE credits as mandated by the accrediting body ARDMS.
Current CPR certification.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Positive and teamoriented attitude.
Ability to interact effectively with physicians patients and other staff members.
Prior experience with ultrasound education/teaching.
Prior experience maintaining ultrasound equipment and software.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
Minimum of 3 years of ultrasound experience.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half PeopleFocused half PerformanceFocused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
