Ultrasound Tech

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment for abdominal, pelvic, vascular, and interventional studies. You will work closely with radiologists to ensure high-quality imaging and accurate results, while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

The role requires ARDMS registration or eligibility, an approved ultrasound program, and 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Formal ultrasound program completed; ARDMS eligibility/registration required.
• 1 year of employment after registration.
• Knowledge of anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, medical terminology; ultrasound physics.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior service to internal and external clients, including patients.
• Operate ultrasound equipment for abdominal, pelvic, vascular, and interventional studies.
• Review patient history and clinical data to optimize diagnostic results.
• Explain procedures to patients and position them for tests.
• Assist Radiologist in sterile procedures and biopsies as needed.
• Coordinate scheduling and diagnostic instrumentation with subspecialty teams.
• Maintain quality assurance and performance testing for diagnostic equipment.
• Notify manager of variances and initiate service calls.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Computer basics

Education

Ultrasound program completion

ARDMS registration or eligibility

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

US tech

• 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, marls 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.

Responsibilities/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, marls 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.

Responsibilities/Non Essential Functions

• Operates Ultrasound equipment as required to obtain diagnostic exams according to Radiologist specifications; will assist the Radiologist in wide range of sterile procedures.
• Responsible for the care and treatment of all age ranges of patients, which may use Imaging and Diagnostic Services, to include pediatric, adolescent and geriatric.
• Works independently. Performs 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/improve relationships with all customers.
• Actively participates in department quality improvement/assurance

Reporting Requirements

• Reports problems, issues and patient/physicians concerns as to the Operations Manager or The Lead.
• Reports serious incidents to Manager or Lead that may be a conflict to safety or other thing violating 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 quality of imaging and associated documentation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Satisfactory completion of a formal ultrasound program that meets standards of approval for eligibility of registry by ARDMS Registration is required with 1 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 Allied health training program recognized by the ARDMS. Knowledge of anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, medical terminology. Knowledge of the principles of ultrasound physics and instrumentation. Knowledge of ultrasound imaging and equipment. Knowledge of universal precautions.

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 Range

$48.88- $72.62

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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