Ultrasound Tech- Per Diem - Steward Health Care

Ultrasound Technologist- Per Diem

We are fighting for a healthier world and a new era of wellness!

Over a decade ago, we set out to build an entirely different kind of health care company from the ground upone that unlocks access to affordable, high-quality, and economically sustainable care and wellness in ways never imagined. Today, we are one of the largest private, physician-led health care networkscaring for millions of people across the U.S. Our transformative, fully integrated model represents a new beginning for Americas health care system and others around the world.

We have hospitals across 7 states serving over 800 communities, with more than 43,000 employees. We are ushering in a new day of world class health care. From renowned pediatricians, sports medicine specialists and cardiac surgeons to state-of-the-art hospitals, urgent care centers and medical practices, we can offer easier access to high-quality affordable health care to people nationwide when they need it and where they want it.

St. Elizabeths Medical Center, a Boston University Teaching Hospital, provides patients and families access to some of Bostons most respected physicians and advanced treatments offering specialized care, including:

• Advanced Center for Cardiac Surgery
• da Vinci Robotic surgery program; Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Award-winning bariatric surgery program
• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
• State-of-the-art emergency care with short wait times

Our medical staff, made up of some of the highest rated physicians in Boston, treats patients in our community practices in neighborhoods, including Allston, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Newton, Watertown and Weston.

Benefits:

• Grow with a health system that supports career advancement
• Competitive Pay & Salary Increases
• Employee Referral Program
• Locations close to home, that support work-life balance
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k via Fidelity, for eligible employees, with company match
• Tuition Assistance / Reimbursement
• Family atmosphere and team approach that provides flexibility
• Opportunities to grow your career, and not change your employer
• And much more!

Job Summary

Performs Ultrasound procedures under the direction to the Ultrasound Supervisor and the Radiologist that follow ultrasound standards in a safe, accurate and timely manner which are necessary to allow the radiologist and/or physician to make an ultrasound diagnosis.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Satisfactory completion of a formal ultrasound program that meets standards of approval for eligibility of registry by ARDMS Registration is required with 1 year of employment.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience.
• Must be a graduate of Allied health training program recognized by the ARDMS.

Minimum skills/abilities:

• Knowledge of anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, medical terminology.
• Knowledge of the principles of ultrasound physics and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of ultrasound imaging and equipment.
• Knowledge of universal precautions.
• English communication skills are required.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Certification/Licensure:

• BLS certification either upon hire or within a 90-day period is required.
• ARDMS registered or registry eligible with completion within one year of hire date.
• Registry area should be appropriate to the scope of practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Operates ultrasonic equipment and performs diagnostic procedures such as abdominal, pelvic, vascular, and intervention sonograms which require the application of ultrasonic technology.
• Maintains pertinent records and statistical data.
• Reviews patient history and other supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
• Explains procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results; positions patient.
• Assists physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, renal biopsies, etc.; scans patient, marls patient's body, determines angle for puncture while maintaining sterile technique.
• Coordinates patient scheduling function with defined parameters.
• Coordinates, where applicable, diagnostic instrumentation and personnel within sub-specialty area.
• Plans, implements, and maintains an appropriate quality assurance performance testing program for diagnostic equipment.
• Independently performs or guides the testing procedures done by others and evaluates test results.
• Recommends appropriate maintenance and servicing of instrumentation as determined by image quality and/or performance testing results.
• Notifies manager of abnormal variances and initiates service call.

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.