Job Description - Ultrasound Technologist (3303812)
Description
- 15K sign on: We're offering a generous sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.
- Commuting: Free employee parking in Waltham
- PTO: Up to 30 days annually for new hires including hospital holidays
- Retirement: A hospital funded pension plus a 403(b) with company match
- Career Growth: Opportunities for growth within divisions as well as advancement into other modalities
Responsibilities:
- Conducts scanning process using ultrasound equipment; moves transducer over specified body area, adjusting equipment to produce optimum image; records digital images as directed for radiologist interpretation.
- Reviews patient history and other supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
- Explains procedures to patients to assure cooperation and understanding of exam.
- Selects appropriate transducer depending upon area of interest and depth of field.
- Positions patient for optimal results as required per exam.
- Reschedules exams, as necessary, due to poor prep, etc.
- QCs images and ensures that images are transferred to PACS and available for radiologist interpretation.
- Assembles all necessary information and diagnostic images for Radiologist-exam completed in the Epic, NOTES, report impression as applicable.
- Assists physician in such procedures as interventional procedures; scans patient, marks patient's body, determines angle for puncture while maintaining sterile technique.
- Maintains a high standard of professionalism at all times.
- Actively supports Mission, Vision and Values and departmental initiatives.
- Maintains a clean and neat working area (i.e. clean laundry bags, counters, cabinets, machines, etc.).
- Ensures cleanliness of all probes, including appropriate high level disinfectant technique for endocavity probes.
- Provides mentoring and training to students as assigned.
- Works effectively under pressure and remains respectful of all.
- Able to work effectively and efficiently alone or as part of the team.
Qualifications:
Registrations:
- Required: RDMS-registered diagnostic medical sonographer (must have AB)
- Successful completion of a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS) program, or meets the education pre-requisites as outlined by the ARDMS
- Knowledge of anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, medical terminology.
- Knowledge of the principles of ultrasound physics.
- Knowledge of ultrasound imaging and ultrasound equipment.
- Knowledge of universal precautions.
- Effective interpersonal and communications skills.
- Ability to provide compassionate care to patients.
- Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.
- Ability to lift over 5 lbs and has knowledge of and practices proper body mechanics-ergonomics.
- Must be able to read and write English.
- Must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of patients of all age groups.
- Proficient in use of all equipment: GE and Philips scanners.
Location:
MA-Waltham-MGH Waltham
Work Locations:
MGH Waltham, 40 Second Avenue, Waltham 02451
Organization:
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)
Schedule: Part-time
Standard Hours: 28
Shift: Day Job
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