Sonographer - Diagnostic

Diagnostic Sonographer

Located in the vibrant city of Boston, this position offers the opportunity to work in a world-class academic medical center affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Boston is rich in history and culture, offering numerous attractions such as shopping, entertainment, and cultural activities. The area is bustling with opportunities for personal and professional growth. The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center boasts a state-of-the-art infrastructure with a new, cutting-edge inpatient building, providing an innovative environment for both patients and staff.

This role involves conducting precise diagnostic sonography procedures as part of a supportive team that values collaboration and excellence in patient care. Work is conducted within a fast-paced setting, with responsibility for performing and interpreting diagnostic imaging, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Scheduled shifts are structured to cover the needs of the facility, with a focus on maintaining a work-life balance.

Candidates looking to join a renowned institution and engage in meaningful diagnostic work in an academically rich environment will find this the ideal opportunity. Opportunities for specialization and career advancement are abundant, making it a position tailored for career growth and professional development.

Will perform a wide range of Ultrasound procedures including abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological and some vascular exams. Candidate should have experience in transplants, dopplers, and renal artery stenosis. Interacts daily with patients and other medical personnel. 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.

Views screen, detects pathology/other factors (f/u, change of shape, etc.). Determines images appropriate for diagnostic purpose. 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. May assist the work of other divisions 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.

Serves as team resource for technical information, training and guidance. Performs high level disinfection of Ultrasound intracavitary transducers in systems such as the Trophon EPR system. Appropriate HLD of Ultrasound transducers is necessary for patient protection and infection control.