Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Cape Cod Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA seeks an experienced Ultrasonographer to produce high-quality ultrasound images and related data. The role emphasizes patient prep, accurate imaging, and collaboration with physicians for diagnoses.

The position requires ARDMS/ARRT credentials within one year of hire, English fluency, BLS, and active registrations, with a 36-hour weekly schedule (Mon-Thu, 10pm–7am) and sign-on bonus eligibility.

Formación

• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology program.
• Registered abdomen and OB/GYN by ARDMS within one year of hire; ARRT eligibility accepted.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, assess and educate patient for examination.
• Position patient and select imaging equipment for exam.
• Set technical factors/sequences to produce quality images and optimize as needed.
• Provide physician with information for accurate diagnosis.
• Assist physicians in specialized ultrasound procedures and maintain aseptic techniques.
• Care for patients during examinations to ensure safety and comfort.
• Coordinate supplies and maintenance for department operations.
• Support CEU/CME activities and supervise new staff.
• Deliver service excellence to patients, families, coworkers.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

ARDMS/ARRT credentials

BLS certification

Educación

Accredited Ultrasound Technology program

Descripción del empleo

Purpose of Position:

To produce high-quality ultrasound images and related data used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis and perform the following duties.

Description

• Prepare, assess and educate patient for examination.
• Position patient to best demonstrate anatomical area of interest. Select appropriate imaging equipment for exam/procedure.
• Select technical factors/parameters/sequences to produce quality images. Optimize imaging parameters as required based on patient’s habitus.
• Utilize clinical and technical knowledge to provide the physician with information required for an accurate diagnosis.
• Assist physicians, as required, in performing specialized and invasive ultrasound procedures, practicing aseptic surgical techniques.
• Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures to ensure safety and comfort while preparing for and while undergoing ultrasound procedures
• Requisitions supplies and equipment, maintenance and repair services, and prepares related forms necessary for the continued operation of the department.
• Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency using and/or modifying established procedures, to assure timely completion of work in conformance with Hospital Policies and Procedures.
• Supports observation of new employees on procedures and operations of the department (Tech 2 and Tech 3).
• Participates in activities which promote professional self-growth and development; including maintaining CEU’s/CME’s.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned or requested.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Qualifications

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer I: Grade S17R, Job Code 8252

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology.
• Must meet one of the following qualifications:
  • (ARDMS) Credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ( (must take and pass ARDMS registry within one (1) year of hire)
  • (ARRT) - Current registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in sonography
• Registered in both Abdomen and OB/GYN by ARDMS within one year of hire.
• (BLS)- Basic Life Support certification
• All certifications and registrations must be maintained, active and current

Schedule Details:

36 Hours Per Week, Monday-Thursday, 10p-7a, Rotating Holidays. Sign on bonus eligible

Organization: Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location: Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department: CCH-Ultrasound

Annual/Hourly: Hourly

Hiring Pay Range: 0 - 0