Ultrasound Technologist

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Job Summary

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 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 within 1 year of hire

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.

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