Ultrasound tech R40973

Req#: R40973

Category(s): Allied Health Clinical Professional, Radiology/Imaging

Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time

Shift: First

Note:

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.

Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$33.67 – $41.82 – $53.23

We are an 85-bed acute care community hospital in Westfield, Massachusetts. We provide access to the world-class doctors, treatments, diagnostics, and technology of the Baystate Health network. Our team members, including skilled, compassionate nurses and medical support staff members, provide advanced and compassionate care.

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Radiologist and according to established policies and procedures, operates imaging equipment as required to obtain diagnostic images according to Radiologist specifications; will assist the Radiologist in procedures as required.

Responsible for coordinating patient flow, operating all systems for routine, specialty, and research studies, supporting protocol development, and performing all duties related to scanning and image processing for their assigned specialty. Consistently follows proper patient screening/care protocols and provides accurate documentation for each exam while supporting expedited patient throughput and diagnosis.

Ability to operate ultrasound machine to produce cross-sectional images of patient's body for diagnostic purposes where applicable. Through independent judgment and initiative, I can perform imaging sequences necessary to reach a medical diagnosis and decision. Provide professional and quality care while following hospital policies, procedures, and standards. May be responsible for specific areas of instruction in the training of new staff or others in specialty-assigned areas for procedures, protocols, equipment, and/or safety issues.

May float to other locations/hospitals in the Baystate Health system to support patient care and staffing needs.

• Demonstrates excellent customer service through positive patient experience; promotes positive inter/intradepartmental communications and relationships; maintains confidentiality.
• With guidance and supervision from the lead sonographer, operate ultrasound equipment and adjust controls according to the organ to be examined, depth of field, and other test specifications to obtain medical diagnosis through the use of appropriate acoustical parameters and in accordance with accepted protocols. Perform technical procedures, which may include one or more of the following: abdominal, OB/GYN, trans-vaginal, trans-rectal, scrotal, thyroid, breast, and vascular.
• Maintains knowledge of procedures/protocols, applies knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, and can identify pathology within the scope of practice to obtain necessary diagnostic information. Responsible for independent and proficient operation of all assigned imaging equipment in the area of specialty to provide the best image outcomes in a proficient and time-sensitive manner.
• Properly identifies patient information using two patient identifiers and complies with National Patient Safety Goals standards. Performs procedures as outlined, including but not limited to routine, specialized, emergency, and urgent imaging procedures. Responsible for providing accurate, high-quality exams.
• Maintains operational communication with Supv/Mgr; shares information and follows through with assigned tasks.
• Works as a member of the health care team, including physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals in diagnostic testing.
• Operates and maintains exam room and equipment: evaluates equipment problems and takes appropriate action to expedite necessary service or repair. Demonstrates knowledge/understanding…