Ultrasound Technologist, Nashoba Valley, Per Diem (Float)

Job Profile Summary

Under general supervision of the Mammography/Ultrasound Supervisor, performs ultrasound scans to produce images to assist physicians in the diagnosis of injury and/or disease for patients of all ages. Performs related clerical and service duties.

Major Responsibilities

• Obtains and records appropriate patient clinical information and/or history;
• Verifies physician assessment of each patient, making adjustments in the standard imaging procedures and techniques to accommodate patient size, age, or condition using Universal Protocol;
• Affords assistance, transfers, and positions patients as needed, ensuring their modesty and physical safety, utilizing auxiliary equipment and/or devices as needed;
• Selects equipment scan parameters appropriate to examination and patient condition;
• Processes and records scanned images per Radiologist protocol to ensure quality and accuracy;
• Reviews scans with Radiologists as requested;
• Accurately documents work in HIS/RIS/PACS systems;
• Checks operation of equipment, sees that Q.A and maintenance schedules are adhered to;
• Maintains cleanliness of tables and equipment to prevent cross contamination of contagious diseases, keeps rooms well stocked with linen and necessary supplies;
• Keeps up to date with changes in the field of ultrasonography by inservice study, attending courses or seminars as necessary and/or recommended, or participating in professional organizations;
• Maintains yearly competency in Trophon disinfection processes;
• Affords assistance in other area/modalities as needed;
• Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled to provide operational, administrative, or departmental support.

Position Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications/Educations Required: Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associate Degree in medical imaging and/or health related field. Registration or registry eligible by the ARDMS. No restrictions prohibiting work as an ultrasonographer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Obtains additional registration in Vascular, Breast, GYN, Abdominal.
• BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period.
• Experience/Skills Preferred: Experience preferred, but not required Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Physical Demands And Environmental Conditions

• On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities: Stand - 2/3 Walk - 2/3 Sit - 2/3 Talk or hear - 2/3 Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3 Push/pull - 2/3 Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3 to 2/3 Reach with hands and arms - 2/3
• This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted: Up to 10 pounds - 2/3