• Per Diem Senior Sonographer

    Children's Hospital Boston (Boston, MA)


    75384BRJob Posting Title:Per Diem Senior SonographerDepartment:RadiologyAutoReqId:75384BRStatus:Part-TimeStandard Hours per Week:1 Job Posting Category:RadiologyJob Posting Description:The Senior Sonographer is responsible for the following:

    + Performs routine and complex ultrasound examinations as prescribed by a physician.

    + Reviews and evaluates requisitions for ultrasound imaging procedures, abstracting data from patient charts and determining appropriateness of procedure prescribed given diagnosis and clinical signs for routine examinations.

    + Selects appropriate equipment and technical factors to identify pathologic and normal anatomy.

    + Assesses patients' and parents' physical and emotional status and ability to respond to instructions and develops plan for adjusting to patients' specific needs.

    + Follows QC/Data Integrity Workflow process.

    + Practices High Reliability Communication techniques. Patient/Family/Team Relations

    + Responds to the uniqueness and clinical condition of the patient.

    + Creates a supportive environment for the patient and the family.

    + Promotes a positive work environment in compliance with ETU. Equipment

    + Identifies and reports on equipment malfunctions.

    + Assists in patient scheduling and facilitates efficient workflow within ultrasound area (board runner).

    + Investigates and resolves technical and scheduling issues and performs designated quality assurance functions.

    + Provides instruction on performing ultrasound procedures for trainees and fellows.

    + Serves as a resource and responds to requests for information or assistance. General

    + Participates in departmental and hospital meetings

    + Completes all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

    + Complies with ETU.

    + Practices BCH 6 Core Values: excellence, innovation, communication, respect, teamwork and accountability.

    + Furthers professional education and maintains knowledge of current regulations and standards, policies and procedures.

    + Takes an active role in research projects involving ultrasound.

    The Senior Sonographer is responsible for the following:

    + Registered by the ARDMS.

    + Must meet, successfully complete, and maintain the ARDMS certification and registration.

    + BLS certification

    + Associates degree in Medical Sonography

    + 3 years of experience as a Sonographer

     

    Office/Site Location:PeabodyRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Per Diem Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only