IRP Ultrasound Technologist
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Job Location:
Somerville, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
SummaryResponsible for providing quality patient care while producing ultrasound images and patterns used for patient diagnosis and treatment. The responsibilities also include completing scans effectively and efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of patient care possible in order to provide the most remarkable patient experience.
Does this position require Patient Care
Yes
Essential Functions
-Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures which may include transporting transferring immobilizing and positioning patients
-Explain procedures to patients taking into consideration physical and emotional needs
-Independently perform Ultrasound exams on patients providing high quality images
-Records digital images as directed for radiologist interpretation
-Assists physician in needle biopsies renal biopsies etc.
-Maintains pertinent records
Qualifications
Education
Associates Degree Diagnostic Imaging required or Associates Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer required or Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Diagnostic Medical Sonographer required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Radiologic Technologist and Technician State License - Generic - HR Only preferred Sonographer State License - Generic - HR Only preferred Basic Life Support BLS Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) preferred
Experience
Ultrasound scanning experience 2-3 years preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to guide teach and motivate others.
- Good business acumen skills.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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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 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
