Breast Sonographer-Per Diem

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 67,364 - 85,452; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

403(b) savings matches

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to provide diagnostic imaging for patients under the supervision of the Ultrasound Manager. Responsibilities include performing exams, assisting physicians, ensuring safety and comfort for patients, and maintaining equipment.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate's degree in diagnostic medical sonography, required accreditation, and strong communication skills. We offer competitive compensation ranging from $48.90 to $62.03 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Accreditation from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) required.
• Experience in related clinical area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate diagnostic sonographic images for radiologists.
• Assist in sterile invasive procedures like biopsies and aspirations.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during exams.
• Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment effectively.
• Document requisitions and procedures accurately.

Skills

Knowledge of Ultrasound principles

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in diagnostic medical sonography

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

PACS

RIS

Epic

Job description

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Ultrasound Manager and Lead Ultrasound Technologist, the Ultrasound Technologist provides skill and initiative to the department’s mission through interactions with staff, manager and others as necessary. The ultrasound technologist’s primary duties are to generate diagnostic sonographic images for the radiologists, while also implementing policy and procedures as determined necessary through the manager and lead technologist.

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Perform a wide variety of exams as required and necessary for proper departmental workflow.
• Assist physicians during sterile invasive procedures, e.g. biopsies, aspirations, thoracenteses, intraoperative procedures.
• Satisfy operational requirements to include covering the department as determined necessary through either the Manager or Lead technologist.
• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infection control, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Complete exams in a timely fashion while providing quality scans for Radiology and outside departments.
• Prepare patient for exams as required and ensure patient comfort and modesty at all times.
• Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic exam.
• Follow all departmental established and appropriate policies and procedures as required.
• Set up equipment as necessary and use proper patient positioning and technique to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer.
• Perform duties as required in all areas of the department to include all campuses and either within Ultrasound or outside when appropriate for the hospital mission as determined by either the Manager or Lead technologist.
• Work schedules as required through regularly scheduled hours or overtime as required for department needs.
• Perform appropriate studies as determined through policy and procedure.
• Follow requisition in terms of providing proper study for patients.
• Ensure that exams requested match patient condition and/or history and call or ask proper persons for more information as necessary to perform the proper study.
• Identify and document any limitations to the sonographic exam.
• Work through radiologist requirements to provide appropriate views and films and provide additional views and variations of techniques as required by Radiologist, Manager or Lead technologist.
• Provide service and care to patients of all ages.
• Maintain equipment through interaction with both management and department service vendors to maximize equipment up time, patient care, and minimize dollar impact to the hospital.
• Keep exam rooms clean, tidy and ready for use.
• Follow all high level disinfection policies and procedures.
• Perform patient focused customer service and ensure the following standards are met appropriately and achieved: communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand; handle telephone calls and requests for services over the telephone and through other means both professionally and appropriately; treat patients and fellow staff with dignity and respect and report any/all problems to manager; accommodate patient needs and staffing needs and requirements through flexibility in scheduling and timeliness of studies; understand the requirements of the department by providing services to patients and any/all information on reports as necessary and appropriate; keep discussions around patients to a minimum; monitor patient conditions and if/when conditions are determined assistance may be required to facilitate the best course of action.
• Competently and efficiently operate all electronic systems, such as PACS, RIS, Epic and others as required by the department and hospital.
• Ensure that all required documentation is properly performed to include proper filling out of requisitions, procedures completion related to all procedures performed, and proper recording of any required hospital/department and or insurance of managed care requirements for proper recording and or billing of Radiology procedures.
• Utilize hospital's values as the basis for decision‑making and to facilitate the division's hospital mission.
• Follow established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.
• Adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.

Job Description Characteristics – Education

Associate's degree (or equivalent from two‑year college) or certificate program in diagnostic medical sonography must be obtained prior to hire.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) (OB or AB or RVT) accreditation must be attained prior to hire except for OB/GYN (one year to obtain accreditation).

Experience

Experience in related clinical area is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Work requires knowledge of principles and procedures of Ultrasound and the operation and maintenance of Ultrasound equipment. Work requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients, coworkers, students and physicians.

Special Working Conditions

The ultrasound department requires 24/7 coverage so on occasion staff may need to be mandated to work overtime or to cover other shifts other than their own.

Compensation Range

$48.90 – $62.03 per hour, with additional benefits and total compensation including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non‑job‑related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call 617‑638‑8582 to let us know the nature of your request.