Ultrasound Technologist: OB/Abdomen & Interventional Support

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform abdominal, obstetrical/gynecological, and some vascular exams.

You will interact daily with patients and medical staff, assist in invasive procedures, and ensure accurate image documentation. The role requires licensure as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer and RDMS registration in Abdominal and/or OB/GYN, with 0-1 years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical training in Diagnostic Medical Sonography required.
• Associate’s degree in Ultrasound preferred.
• License Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer required, and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required. New hires will have 30 days to provide BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Ultrasound Registration (RDMS) in the Abdominal and/or OB/GYN specialties.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, obtains necessary information, explains procedures, allays apprehensions and positions patient appropriately.
• Assists physicians during sterile invasive procedures, i.e. amniocenteses, cyst punctures, thoracenteses, biopsies, etc. (essential)
• Views screen, detects pathology/other factors (f/u, change of shape, etc.).
• Determines images appropriate for diagnostic purpose.
• Records images on PACS, and provides images on film and paper when needed.
• Records and files results.
• Provides preliminary interpretation in daily logbook and may convey preliminary interpretation to requesting physician after discussion with radiologist. (essential)
• Performs high level disinfection of Ultrasound intracavitary transducers...
• Performs functions in areas outside the Ultrasound Suite, including O.R., ICU, ED, and nursing floors using portable ultrasound equipment. (essential)
• Shares on‑call duties (24 hour coverage) with fellow sonographers only after reaching a minimum required expertise...
• Assists in training of residents, staff and student sonographers. (essential)
• May assist in disinfection etc.

Education

Vocational or Technical training in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Associate’s degree in Ultrasound

License Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer

Certificate 1 Basic Life Support

Ultrasound Registration (RDMS) in Abdominal and/or OB/GYN

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform abdominal, obstetrical/gynecological, and some vascular exams.

You will interact daily with patients and medical staff, assist in invasive procedures, and ensure accurate image documentation. The role requires licensure as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer and RDMS registration in Abdominal and/or OB/GYN, with 0-1 years experience preferred.