Ultrasonographer II - per diem
Location: Boston Massachusetts
Description: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center â€" BIDMC is at the momment seeking for Ultrasonographer II - per diem right now, this vacancy will be placed in Massachusetts. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Job Summary: Performs a wide range of Ultrasound procedures including abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological and some vascular exa! ms. 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 ap! propriate for diagnostic purpose. Assists the work of other di! visions 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: Associate's degree required in Medical Sonography. 1-3 years related work experience required. 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:! 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 base! d Competencies:
Employees in this job must be competent to pro! vide patient care to the following age groups: 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.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center â€" BIDMC.
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This vacancy starts available on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 16:01:27 GMT