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Job Type:

Per Diem

Scheduled Hours:

0

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by independently operating sonographic equipment and performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. This professional staff technologist position will have an impact on quality, safety and the patient experience.

Job Description:

• Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients’ experience.

• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures.

• Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork.

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.

• Uses sonographic skills to identify, record, and modify procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.

• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.

• Analyses sonograms, incorporates sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.

• Coordinates work schedule with departmental supervisor and/or scheduling desk.

• Assists with the daily operation of the sonographic lab.

• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.

• Participates in the maintenance of the accreditation process.

• Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients’ experience.

• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures.

• Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork.

• Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes the infection control protocols.

• Incorporates the Culture of Safety tools in daily practice, adhering to quality and safety guidelines and communicating near-miss or potential risks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Required: Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Preferred: Associates degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Experience:

Preferred: Two years of ultrasound experience

Other Skills/Knowledge:

Required: For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:

Required: Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate, or registry eligible. If registry eligible, must obtain registration within 12 months of hire date.

LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Basic Life Support

POPULATION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Neonates, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Professional Commitment Requirements: Keep abreast of developments in the field and/or licensure through continuing education, participation in professional organizations or a combination of both

On-call: Rotation required

Schedule requirements: Required to regularly rotate through days, evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary

Travel requirements: May be scheduled at any of the radiology locations

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

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