Perinatal Ultrasonographer III - Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

119d

About The Position

The Perinatology Ultrasonographer III is responsible for performing a wide range of Ultrasound procedures including obstetrical, gynecological, doppler studies and invasive procedures. This person interacts daily with patients and other medical personnel. This position is in the Maternal-Fetal Medicine dept. located at One Brookline Place. A very busy, high acuity unit providing quality care as an outpatient unit.

Requirements

• Vocational or Technical training in Diagnostic Medical Sonography required.
• Associate's degree in Ultrasound preferred.
• Certificate 1 Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer required.
• Certificate 2 Basic Life Support required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required in in MFM.
• Must have formal clinical training in a high-risk, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Organization.
• NT Certification required.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Responsibilities

• Selects appropriate equipment and transducers for tests as ordered.
• Consults with patients, obtains necessary information, explains procedures, allays apprehensions and positions patient appropriately.
• Assists physicians during sterile invasive procedures, i.e. amniocentesis, etc.
• Imports data and images in the ultrasound reporting package and PACS, and provides images on film and paper when needed.
• Detects pathology/other factors (f/u, change of shape, echogenicity, etc.).
• Determines images appropriate for diagnostic purpose.
• Assists other divisions during procedures.
• Performs functions in areas outside the Ultrasound Suite, including the Operating room, Intensive Care Units, L&D, Antepartum and Triage Unit, using portable ultrasound equipment.
• Participates in education of physician trainees; OB/GYN residents, MFM fellows and student sonographers.
• Monitors and documents progress of trainees.
• Contributes in orientation for new sonographers and serves as a team resource for technical information, application support, training and guidance.
• Participates in developing new training tools or models to improve efficiency of the department and improve patient care and satisfaction.
• Performs routine clerical duties; reviews daily clinic schedules; monitors urgent add ons and inpatient orders.
• Reviews patient charts and maternal serum screening results, tracks inventory supplies, keeps work area clean, empties laundry, and stocks rooms at the end of each shift.
• Participates in staff educational in-house presentations of research and projects for monthly lunch and learn sessions.
• Makes contributions and participates in the publishing of articles for MFM Ultrasound literature.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree