IRP - Ultrasound Technologist

1410 Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc.; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. seeks a skilled Ultrasound Technician to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams, prepare patients, and assist physicians with biopsy procedures.

You will capture high-quality images and record digital data for radiologist review, while maintaining meticulous patient records to support accurate diagnoses. Ideal candidates have an Associate degree in Diagnostic Imaging or Diagnostic Medical Sonography and 2-3 years of ultrasound experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Imaging or Diagnostic Medical Sonography or equivalent required.
• Experience substitution: No substitution of experience for education is allowed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients considering physical and emotional needs.
• Independently perform ultrasound exams and provide high quality images.
• Record digital images for radiologist interpretation.
• Assist physicians in needle biopsies and related procedures.
• Maintain pertinent patient records.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Teach/Mentor

Business acumen

Education

Associate degree in Diagnostic Imaging / Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. 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

Responsible 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 Associate's Degree Diagnostic Imaging required or Associate's 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.

Pay Range: Min: $55.00 Mid: $65.00

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%)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 399 Revolution Drive

EEO Statement:

1410 Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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