SAH Ultrasound Tech

Brown University Health; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union: 1199 SEIU United Healthcare

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an ultrasound technologist to perform ultrasound procedures across pediatric to geriatric patients. The role involves producing diagnostic images for interpretation by licensed practitioners, with responsibilities including image quality and patient care in a hospital setting in Fall River, MA.

The position supports flexible, as-needed work and requires ARDMS/RDMS certification with BLS.

Qualifications

• Formal ultrasound training or ARDMS/BLS as specified.
• Knowledge of diagnostic ultrasound procedures and equipment operation.
• Ability to communicate effectively and handle multiple tasks.

Skills

Ultrasound knowledge

Radiation safety

Patient positioning

Communication skills

multitasking

Education

Ultrasound training program

ARDMS/ RDMS certification

BLS certification

Job description

SUMMARY: Provides health care services, imaging modality to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by; or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Provides appropriate patient care (newborn, infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: 0 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: One to three years experience preferred, but not required Knowledge of diagnostic ultrasound procedures, equipment operation, radiation safety, positioning techniques, patient transfers, good communication skills, ability to handle multiple tasks/projects, ethical and professional conduct, good understanding of age-related developmental issues of pediatrics and geriatrics. Flexibility to work overtime as needed as well as on-call duty, weekend rotations. Interest in participating in orientation/clinical education of student radiographers in accordance with clinical education center guidelines for radiologic technology program(s). EDUCATION: Satisfactory completion of a formal Ultrasound training program or equivalent training as specified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Current ARDMS registered certification with RDMS designation and/or current ARRT registered certification Sonography with RT (S) designation. For technologist primarily performing vascular sonography: current ARDMS registered certification in Vascular Technology with RVT designation and/or current CCI registered certification as a Registered Vascular Specialist with RVS designation and/or current ARRT registered certification Vascular Sonography with RT(VS) designation Current BLS certification required.

Pay Range

$41.08-$60.53

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type

as needed

Work Shift

Variable

Driving Required

No

Union

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East