Ultrasound Tech-Ultrasound (Per Diem)
Company: MelroseWakefield Healthcare
Location: Melrose
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
We're saving lives, building careers, and reimagining
healthcare. In addition, this role focuses on performing the
following Ultrasound duties: Utilizes Ultrasound Technology to
provide images of internal body structures . A clinical
technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained
through a combination of vocational education, training, and
experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care
and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role
requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained
through work experience and requiring vocational or technical
education . Works under moderate supervision, works through
problems of a routine nature, but may at times require
interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and
communicates information that requires some explanation or
interpretation. - -
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Performs high quality diagnostic ultrasound exams and special
diagnostic ultrasound procedures under the direction of the
physician and/or radiologist involving the use of high frequency
sound waves to investigate the internal aspects of the human body.
An in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology is also required so
the technologist can evaluate laboratory data, past medical history
and pertinent symptoms to tailor the ultrasound examination to each
patient individually in a safe, accurate and timely manner. -
Associates degree or two year certificate program in Ultrasound .
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American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) within
one year of data of hire . -
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Tw o (2) years of work experience as an ultrasound technologist .
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Sets up and operates equipment, manipulating transducers and
adjusting console dials to obtain a clear recording of specified
sections of the body . Assists radiologists in interpretation by
describing anatomy, anatomical locations and acoustic
characteristics of each film. -
Compares previous ultrasound to current exam, writes up case and
findings on technologist sheets, compiles everything together and
gives to the radiologist to be dictated. -
Assists physicians and/or radiologists with any special procedures
including but not limited to biopsies, breast localization's,
amniocentesis, aspirations, paracentesis, thoracentesis,
hysterosonograms and any other procedures requiring ultrasound
guidance. - -
Informs supervisor of equipment problems and safety issues. -
Covers a minimum of call as per policy . Must arrive at the
hospital as soon as possible (within one (1) hour). -
Covers a minimum of hospital recognized holiday shifts as per
policy. -
Remains completely unprejudiced in regard to race, color, creed,
citizenship, sexual preference, economic status, disabilities,
appearance or age. -
Cooperates with co-workers and management to insure an atmosphere
that is conducive to high quality patient's care. -
Actively participates in department quality improvement/assurance .
pushing and maneuvering equipment. -
Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate
echo equipment and computer keyboard -
Requires ability to see echo screen and reports. -
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Medical terminology . -
Clerical skills . -
Proficient in OB/GYN, small parts, venous, carotid, abdominal
ultrasounds & procedures requiring ultrasound guidance ( i.e.
biopsies, amniocentesis, aspirations, paracentesis, thoracentesis,
hysterosonograms , etc.) . -
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing
together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver
exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers
across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell
General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial
Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network,
and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity
employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts
Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity
and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that
individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation
to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
privileges of employment.
Keywords: MelroseWakefield Healthcare, Peabody , Ultrasound Tech-Ultrasound (Per Diem), Other , Melrose, Massachusetts
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