Emergency Medicine Sonographer, Ultrasound Tech

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

14d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary This is an excellent opportunity for an ultrasound technologist who wants a unique and exciting career in the growing field of emergency ultrasound. Emergency ultrasound, or point-of-care ultrasound, refers to clinicians performing limited ultrasound exams at the patient’s bedside as part of the clinical exam. It is being used in many subspecialties of medicine and is now being taught in medical schools. With the growth of hand-held technology, this exciting field will continue to innovate. Your job would involve teaching and performing ultrasound exams with medical students, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, fellows, and staff physicians, caring for equipment, and participating in research and quality improvement projects at both Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. We have a well-established emergency medicine residency and ultrasound fellowship. You would be working closely with our physicians in an exciting clinical setting. See our fellowship website for a description of our ultrasound program: https://www.eusfellowships.com/programs/details?id=14&view=description

Requirements

Associate’s degree in ultrasound technology and a graduate of an accredited School of Ultrasound Technology by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Certification or certification eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
If “eligible,” the employee must be certified within one year of hire.
Maintains minimum CE credits as mandated by the accrediting body ARDMS.
Current CPR certification.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Positive and team-oriented attitude.
Ability to interact effectively with physicians, patients, and other staff members.
Prior experience with ultrasound education/teaching.
Prior experience maintaining ultrasound equipment and software.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
Minimum of 3 years of ultrasound experience.

Nice To Haves

RDMS-AB and RDCS-AE credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the education and performance of ultrasound exams using M-mode, B-mode, Doppler, and color flow examinations in areas such as biliary, abdominal, pelvic, peripheral vascular, thoracic, cardiac, etc.
Maintain ultrasound equipment, liaising with biomedical engineering, hospital IT, and ultrasound vendors to ensure an operational fleet of machines.
Operate radiology and hospital information systems, and maintain an electronic exam storage system.
Provide technical assistance to nursing and physician staff.
Instruct faculty, fellows, residents, physician assistants, and medical students in the technical aspects of clinical ultrasound procedures.
Coordinate work schedule with supervisor.
Prepare and maintain departmental ultrasound reports and records.
Participate in approved clinical research projects.
Order, store, and maintain inventory of supplies.
Learn to perform and interpret various advanced emergency ultrasound applications (we will provide educational materials and training as needed).