Ultrasonographer

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours: Monday - Friday, 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm On call rotation required, May include weeknights, weekends, and/or Holidays.

 

Job Summary

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus ($15,000) to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.
The Ultrasonographer is involved in direct patient care while managing room workflow under the supervision of the Ultrasound Supervisor. The qualified individual will have certification in a minimum of 2 ultrasound modalities (Abdomen, OB/GYN) and maintain working competency in all assigned areas. Incumbents must maintain certification in at least 2 modalities at all times.

 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs Ultrasound examinations on all patients consistent with the programmatic needs of the department. Must maintain knowledge, skills, and ability to independently and competently perform the full breadth of exams offered within the ultrasound modality.
• Ensures that all exams are performed according to department quality standards, submitted in a timely manner, documented appropriately, and available for interpretation in a timely fashion.
• Works with and responds to the clinical direction of the Medical Director of Ultrasound, Ultrasound Supervisor, and/or delegates to ensure that AIUM imaging standards are maintained.
• Provides exceptional care by explaining exams to patients, escorting to/from waiting areas, answering questions, and addressing patient concerns.
• Adheres to and recommends changes to the protocol that would improve the overall quality and care for the patient.
• Enters the appropriate charges and clinical documentation into the EMR accurately for all exams.
• Participates in the training of Ultrasound students.
• Actively participates in plan of action in accordance to workflow needs.
• Adheres to policies and procedures for daily operations.
• Participates in the quality assurance plan for the Ultrasound program.
• Participates in the research and development of new exam and protocols. Follows workflow plan developed by the supervisor and alerts the supervisor to problems as necessary to a changing environment.
• Monitors the equipment performance and takes the appropriate measures to have the problems resolved (i.e. arrange service/repairs).
• Consistently demonstrates effective communication, both written and verbal, with all departmental, hospital staff, and vendors.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required to ensure efficient operation of the department and quality patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have graduated from an accredited program in Ultrasound Sciences.
• Must hold and maintain a current ARDMS registry in Ultrasound
• Must hold and maintain a current BLS/CPR.
• New graduates must be registry eligible and acquire certification through ARDMS in Abdomen within 1 year of hire and in OB/GYN within 2 years of hire.
• Minimum of one-year clinical experience preferred.
• Adheres to all I CARE Standards
• Effectively and efficiently produces high quality Ultrasound studies. Must maintain working competency in all exams performed at BWFH as determined by the Division Chief and Ultrasound Supervisor.
• High Risk OB/GYN scanning experience preferred upon hire. Must acquire working competency within 6 months of employment
• Must be able to multi-task and think in a proactive manner

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work in an area that can be noisy and have extreme temperature/ humidity variations
• Exposure to ionizing radiation
• Continuous standing, sitting and lifting
• Must be able to lift and move 25 pounds of weight

 

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive. At Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers, our patients, and those we may never meet, are at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

 

Onsite

 

1153 Centre Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$29.23 - $44.48/Hourly

Grade

5
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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