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MelroseWakefield Hospital · 3 months ago

Ultrasound Technologist (U) - Per Diem

MelroseWakefield Hospital

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

MelroseWakefield Hospital is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform high quality diagnostic ultrasound exams and special procedures under the direction of physicians and radiologists. This role requires a high degree of technical knowledge pertaining to acoustics and anatomy to tailor ultrasound examinations to each patient safely and accurately.

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Responsibilities

Sets up and operates equipment, manipulating transducers and adjusting console dials to obtain a clear recording of specified sections of the body. Records each examination

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

Performs all related department duties as required

Works independently and performs a variety of procedures and/or exams requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative

Provides the highest level of service to all customer groups. Conforms behavior and actions by exhibiting excellent customer relation skills to patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers

Educates each patient in a professional manner about what the patients should expect and the timeliness of the exam. Is committed to assure that the patient’s expectations of service are exceeded

Remains completely unprejudiced in regard to race, color, creed, citizenship, sexual preference, economic status, disabilities, appearance or age

Responds to change and/or stats in the work schedule in a calm and appropriate manner. 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. Assumes responsibility for designated areas and/or procedures as required. Maintains and/or monitors department supplies

Attends mandatory meetings

Qualification

Ultrasound TechnologyAnatomyPhysiologyBLS CertificationMedical TerminologyClerical SkillsDiagnostic Ultrasound ProceduresCustomer Relation SkillsIndependent Judgment