Sonographer II
Employment Type : Full-Time
Department Description: As part of an unprecedented organizational initiative, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is now offering up to $7,500 in sign on bonuses for Ultrasonographer II positions.
Important Details:
Bonuses are paid out within the first 30 days of employment and are subject to applicable taxes. Full time status at BIDMC is considered for schedules greater than or equal to 30 hours per week; part time status is 20 to 29 hours per week Please note, per diem employees are not eligible for sign on bonuses. (Current BILH candidates- restrictions apply)
Schedule - Weekly schedule is Sunday evening/night from 7pm to 7am; Monday evening/night 7pm to 7am and Tuesday night 11pm to 7am.
Holiday coverage is rotated amongst staff. Depending on the number of holidays staff could be assigned between 3 to 5 holiday shifts annually.
Ultrasound Section performs a wide variety exams including but not limited to abdomen, gyn, first trimester OB, small parts, some vascular exams, certain neonatal exams. The off shift staff would perform portable bedside exams as needed and provide guidance including if needed in the OR. In this position staff are based at the West Campus ED Ultrasound area. They are at times required to respond to cases at the East Campus Hospital for inpatients. Technically high quality imaging is expected and adherence to department exam protocols that follow ACR requirements. sonographers are expected to be part of a team that supports one another providing compassionate care to patients.
Job Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Req ID: 44620BR
Job Summary: Performs a wide range of Ultrasound procedures including abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological and some vascular exams. Interacts daily with patients and other medical personnel.
Department Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Utilizes appropriate ergonomic body mechanics to prevent personal injury. Requests assistance while
performing sonograms as needed to prevent injury to oneself.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Reviews charts, selects appropriate equipment and transducers for tests as ordered. 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.
- Records images on PACS, and provides images on film and paper when needed. Provides preliminary interpretation in daily logbook and may convey preliminary interpretation to requesting physician after discussion with radiologist. Views screen, detects pathology/other factors (f/u, change of shape, etc.). Determines images appropriate for diagnostic purpose.
- Assists the work of other divisions during procedures. Performs functions in areas outside the Ultrasound Suite, including O.R., intensive care units, Emergency Department, and nursing floors using portable ultrasound equipment.
- Shares on-call duties (24 hour coverage) with fellow sonographers only after reaching a minimum required expertise as judged by the Ultrasound Manager and physician in charge of Ultrasound.
- Assists in training of residents, staff and student sonographers. Performs routine clerical duties, answers phones, schedules patients, order supplies, distributes results, keeps work area clean, and makes entries in computer.
Required Qualifications:- Vocational or Technical training in Diagnostic Medical Sonography required. Associate's degree in Ultrasound preferred.
- Registration AR Diagnostic Medical Sonograp required., and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
- 1-3 years related work experience required.
- New hires will have 30 days to provide BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- ARDMS certification in 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.
Competencies:- Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
- Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
- Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
- Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
- Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
- Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.
- Team Work: Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
- Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Age based Competencies:
Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal:Birth to 6 months, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.
Physical Nature of the Job:
Very Heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force continually. Employee is physically active in all elements of the job.