SAH Ultrasound Technologist

Lifespan; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifespan is looking for a qualified ultrasound technician to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures at Saint Annes Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts. The role involves producing images for medical interpretation and providing patient care for all age groups.

Qualified candidates should have an ARDMS or ARRT certification, and BLS certification is mandatory. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends is also required. The pay range for this position is $39.88 to $58.77.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience preferred but not required.
• Good understanding of age-related developmental issues for pediatrics and geriatrics.
• Interest in clinical education of student radiographers.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound procedures and related techniques.
• Provide appropriate patient care across various age groups.

Skills

Knowledge of diagnostic ultrasound procedures

Good communication skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects

Ethical and professional conduct

Flexibility to work overtime and on-call

Education

Satisfactory completion of a formal Ultrasound training program

Current ARDMS registered certification with RDMS designation

Current 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).

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.
• 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

Pay Range: $39.88-$58.77

EEO Statement

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 & Working Conditions

• 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