Ultrasound Tech

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,367 - 97,134; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

403(b) savings matches

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced ultrasound technician. This role involves providing excellent customer service while performing diagnostic procedures, maintaining records, and assisting physicians during procedures.

Required qualifications include maternal fetal medicine experience, effective communication skills, and completion of a formal ultrasound program. The compensation ranges from $47.45 to $70.51 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Maternal fetal medicine experience with RDMS certification required.
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in ultrasound imaging.
• Graduate of an allied health training program recognized by ARDMS.

Responsibilities

• Provides superior customer service to clients and patients.
• Operates ultrasonic equipment for diagnostic procedures.
• Coordinates patient scheduling and diagnostic instrumentation.

Skills

English communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Completion of a formal ultrasound program

Job description

Essential Functions

• Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards.
• Operates ultrasonic equipment and performs diagnostic procedures such as abdominal, pelvic, vascular, and intervention sonograms which require the application of ultrasonic technology.
• Maintains pertinent records and statistical data.
• Reviews patient history and other supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
• Explains procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results; positions patient.
• Assists physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, renal biopsies, etc.; scans patient, marks patient's body, determines angle for puncture while maintaining sterile technique.
• Coordinates patient scheduling function with defined parameters.
• Coordinates, where applicable, diagnostic instrumentation and personnel within sub-specialty area.
• Plans, implements and maintains an appropriate quality assurance performance testing program for diagnostic equipment.
• Independently performs, or guides the testing procedures done by others and evaluates test results.
• Recommends appropriate maintenance and servicing of instrumentation as determined by image quality and/or performance testing results.
• Notifies manager of abnormal variances and initiates service call.

Non‑Essential Functions

• Operates ultrasound equipment as required to obtain diagnostic exams and assists the radiologist in a wide range of sterile procedures.
• Responsible for the care and treatment of all age ranges of patients, including pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric, using imaging and diagnostic services.
• Works independently, performing a variety of procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.
• Assumes responsibility for designated areas and/or procedures as required.
• Maintains and monitors department supplies.
• Continuously strives to develop and improve relationships with all customers.
• Actively participates in department quality improvement and assurance.

Reporting Requirements

• Reports problems, issues, and patient/physician concerns to the Operations Manager or Lead.
• Reports serious incidents to the Manager or Lead that may conflict with safety or violate policies and procedures.

Accountability

• Accountable for maintaining the confidentiality and security of all hospital‑related, medical staff‑related, and patient‑related data and information.
• Accountable for abiding by all relevant hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Accountable for the quality of imaging and associated documentation.

Minimum Education

• Satisfactory completion of a formal ultrasound program that meets standards of approval for eligibility of registry by ARDMS. Registration is required with one year of employment.

Minimum Experience

• Maternal fetal medicine experience, with a certification in RDMS (Ob/Gyn) is required. Minimum 1‑2 years’ experience.
• Must be a graduate of an allied health training program recognized by the ARDMS.

Minimum Skills/Abilities

• English communication skills are required.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Certification / Licensure

• BLS certification either upon hire or within a 90‑day period is required.
• ARDMS registered or registry eligible with completion within one year of hire date. Registry area should be appropriate to the scope of practice.

Compensation

• $47.45 – $70.51 per hour, based on education, experience, licensure, and certifications.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, and career advancement opportunities.

Safety & Vaccination

• All staff must be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and flu, and receive a booster dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E‑Verify). Prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.