Ultrasonographer
Ultrasonographer
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$ 29 - 44
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Were offering a generous sign-on bonus ($15000) to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent were eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.The Ultrasonographer is involved in direct patient care while managing room workflow under the supervision of the Ultrasound Supervisor. The qualified individual will have certification in a minimum of 2 ultrasound modalities (Abdomen OB/GYN) and maintain working competency in all assigned areas. Incumbents must maintain certification in at least 2 modalities at all times.
Qualifications
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs Ultrasound examinations on all patients consistent with the programmatic needs of the department. Must maintain knowledge skills and ability to independently and competently perform the full breadth of exams offered within the ultrasound modality.
- Ensures that all exams are performed according to department quality standards submitted in a timely manner documented appropriately and available for interpretation in a timely fashion.
- Works with and responds to the clinical direction of the Medical Director of Ultrasound Ultrasound Supervisor and/or delegates to ensure that AIUM imaging standards are maintained.
- Provides exceptional care by explaining exams to patients escorting to/from waiting areas answering questions and addressing patient concerns.
- Adheres to and recommends changes to the protocol that would improve the overall quality and care for the patient.
- Enters the appropriate charges and clinical documentation into the EMR accurately for all exams.
- Participates in the training of Ultrasound students.
- Actively participates in plan of action in accordance to workflow needs.
- Adheres to policies and procedures for daily operations.
- Participates in the quality assurance plan for the Ultrasound program.
- Participates in the research and development of new exam and protocols. Follows workflow plan developed by the supervisor and alerts the supervisor to problems as necessary to a changing environment.
- Monitors the equipment performance and takes the appropriate measures to have the problems resolved (i.e. arrange service/repairs).
- Consistently demonstrates effective communication both written and verbal with all departmental hospital staff and vendors.
- Performs all other duties as assigned or required to ensure efficient operation of the department and quality patient care.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have graduated from an accredited program in Ultrasound Sciences.
- Must hold and maintain a current ARDMS registry in Ultrasound
- Must hold and maintain a current BLS/CPR.
- New graduates must be registry eligible and acquire certification through ARDMS in Abdomen within 1 year of hire and in OB/GYN within 2 years of hire.
- Minimum of one-year clinical experience preferred.
- Adheres to all I CARE Standards
- Effectively and efficiently produces high quality Ultrasound studies. Must maintain working competency in all exams performed at BWFH as determined by the Division Chief and Ultrasound Supervisor.
- High Risk OB/GYN scanning experience preferred upon hire. Must acquire working competency within 6 months of employment
- Must be able to multi-task and think in a proactive manner
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work in an area that can be noisy and have extreme temperature/ humidity variations
- Exposure to ionizing radiation
- Continuous standing sitting and lifting
- Must be able to lift and move 25 pounds of weight
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900 Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive. At Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers our patients and those we may never meet are at the center of everything we do. If youre looking for more than a career join Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.
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Pay Range
$29.23 - $44.48/HourlyGrade
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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 People-Focused half Performance-Focused) 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
