Ultrasonographer

Position: ULTRASONOGRAPHER
** If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
**** Requisition Number:
** R-21769
** Facility:
** LOC
0026 - 101 Columbian Street
101 Columbian Street Weymouth, MA 02190
** Department Name:
** SSH Imaging Ultrasound
** Status:
** Part time
** Budgeted

Hours:

** 0
* * Shift:
** Day (United States of America)
Performs ultrasound scanning procedures. Reports preliminary findings and diagnoses to the Radiologist. Takes anatomical pictures to demonstrate organs.
** Compensation Pay Range:**$25.74 - $58.55
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
**** 1 - Receives and reviews requests for ultrasound studies on patients of all ages from child to geriatric.
** a - Performs such Urology US exams as renal/bladder/prostate transabdominal and transrectal.
b - Able to assist radiologist with invasive procedures including prostate biopsies and gold marker placement.
** 2 -*
* ** Utilizes real-time transvaginal transducers.
**** 3**
- ** Checks all images with the Radiologist.
** a - Consults with the Radiologist about the reading or scans and reports.
** 4**
- ** Provides written, unofficial reports of examinations.
**** 5**
- ** Takes representative anatomical pictures, recognizes normal versus abnormal anatomy, and exhibits knowledge of various pathological processes.
**** 6**
- ** Marks images for proper definition and explanation.
**** 7**
- ** Performs general clerical duties accurately, including but not limited to:
** a - Greeting patients in a courteous manner consistent with the hospital’s policy.
b - Logs and checks in patients accurately and appropriately.
c - Verifies information and exams performed.  Updates and changes exam description to reflect actual exams performed.  This assures the correct billing of patient accounts.
d - Quality assures exams performed, to capture the technologist, the room utilized and the time utilized.
e - Disposes of used linen and supplies in an appropriate manner.
** 8**
- ** Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
** a - Prior to the start of any invasive procedures, a final verification to confirm the correct patient, procedure, site, and information is done.
b - Verifies patient according to policy prior to administration of care/procedures/medications.
c - Follows approved procedure for verifying MD orders including a verbal readback to the licensed independent practitioner after receiving a telephone order.
d - Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing , as observed by nurse manager and peers.
e - Consistently follows the South Shore Hospital policy to mark surgical sites.
f - Makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times.
g - Adheres to respiratory etiquette guidelines.
h - Adheres to universal precautions.
i - Appropriately disposes of hazardous materials.
j - Adheres to electrical safety guidelines.
** Technology and Learning
** a - Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
b - Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.
** JOB REQUIREMENTS
**** Minimum Education - Preferred
** Prefer graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Program.
** Minimum Work Experience
** Need one to two (1–2) years to be fully proficient.
** Required Licenses / Registrations
** RDMS or eligible - Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Per Diem Day Shift 8a-430p, South Shore Urology, 780 Main St, Weymouth
** Responsibilities if

Required:

**** Education if

Required:

**** License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
** Diagnostic Medical Sonography Registration Eligible - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
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