Echo sonographer-1 R37913

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

120d

About The Position

We are a 716-bed independent academic medical center. We are the community's major referral hospital, and we provide a wide range of services, including cancer care, critical care medicine, digestive disorder care, heart and vascular disease care, laboratory services, neurological disorders, obstetrics and gynecology care, and care for many other injuries, illnesses, and conditions. Ranked among the highest performing hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report, we are among only 1% of hospitals to be recognized by Magnet 4 consecutive times and named a top 50 cardiovascular hospital by Watson Health. Under the supervision of the Radiologist and according to established policies and procedures, operates imaging equipment as required, to obtain diagnostic images according to Radiologist specifications; will assist the Radiologist in procedures as required. Responsible for coordinating patient flow, operating all systems for routine, specialty, and research studies, supporting protocol development, and performing all duties related to scanning and image processing for their assigned specialty.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited program and registration in at least one registry.
• Must be registered in a minimum of one specialty through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Nice To Haves

• 2 registries.
• Outpatient or hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellent customer service through positive patient experience; promotes positive inter/intradepartmental communications and relationships; maintains confidentiality.
• With guidance and supervision from the lead sonographer, operate ultrasound equipment, adjust controls according to the organ to be examined, depth of field, and other test specifications to obtain medical diagnosis through appropriate acoustical parameters and in accordance with accepted protocols.
• Maintains knowledge of procedures/protocols and applies knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and is able to identify pathology, within the scope of practice to obtain necessary diagnostic information.
• Properly identifies patient information using two patient identifiers and complies with National Patient Safety Goals standards.
• Maintains operational communication with Supv/Mgr; shares information and follows through with assigned tasks.
• Works as a member of the healthcare team including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in diagnostic testing.
• Operates and maintains exam room and equipment: evaluates equipment problems and takes appropriate action to expedite necessary service or repair.
• Recognizes examination findings that may require an immediate clinical response, notifies the radiologist, and verifies the timely transfer of images to the PACS system.
• Assures ongoing compliance with JC, MQSA, and ACR regulatory and DPH/CMS requirements.
• Performs accurate and high-quality exams to assure proper technique, positioning, and visualization of the appropriate anatomy requested.
• Maintains standards of skills: demonstrates/maintains current knowledge/skill in providing appropriate care for all patients potentially served in an imaging service.
• Presents to all patients and other customers in a pleasant, professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Attends and participates in in-service meetings and other designated training events that will enhance clinical skills.
• Reports any suggestions for positive changes or recommendations within departmental policies/procedures to the supervisor.
• Accurately inputs data, demographics, and information into appropriate modality-specific computer applications and systems.
• Assists in the training of technologists, residents, and students when assigned to the same work area according to departmental procedures.
• Observes strict safety standards in the area of specialty ensuring the safety of patients, family members, staff, and visitors.
• Utilizes time in an effective manner by coordinating patients and procedures to achieve maximum productivity.
• Assist the radiologist in a wide range of sterile procedures, as dictated by modality.
• Has passed RDMS Registry in one specialty.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Benefits

• Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO - up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases.
• Sign on bonus for external hires.
• Continuing education support and reimbursement.
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages.
• Farm Share Memberships.
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service.
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional.
• Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health.
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees