Lead Ultrasound Tech-$15,000 Sign on Bonus

Position Summary

Under the general guidance of the Operations Manager, the Lead Tech provides administrative and technical leadership for the Antenatal Testing Unit (ATU). The Lead Technologist leads, plans and coordinates the daily operations of the ATU through interactions with staff, administration, other departments, MFMs and others as necessary.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Assists the Operations Manager in daily operations relating to the technical workings of the ATU and oversees the work of assigned technical staff and clinic flow coordinator.
• Schedules and assigns sonographers as required by the needs of the department.
• Ensures proper staffing and allocates sonographers and other staff to departmental areas as necessary and appropriate for patient care, budget, staffing and department/hospital needs.
• Oversees employees for assigned shift and ensures that employees are performing duties and following policies and procedures as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for monitoring patient flow, timely registrations, and monitors patients wait time; reassigns staff as needed to optimize patient flow.
• Establishes and maintains efficient communications between front desk and clinical personnel.
• Assists in the implementation and ongoing utilization of quality assurance programs with involvement from the Operations Manager, Director of ATU, and Quality and Safety Manager.
• Maintains compliance logs for equipment and QA measures required by the RDMS, Joint Commission, DPH, etc., and attends compliance rounds when requested.
• Maintains equipment, physical space and department service vendors to maximize equipment uptime and minimize dollar impact to the hospital.
• Coordinates service calls, internal work orders and other equipment repair and maintenance.
• Assists the Operations Manager and Flow Coordinator in maintaining adequate supplies for the ATU, assesses par levels on a weekly basis, and submits supply orders as needed while staying within budget constraints.
• Stocks exam rooms with supplies and maintains the supply room in accordance with hospital compliance requirements.
• Works closely with the Operations Manager to provide feedback and improve individual department budgets, patient care, sonographer training and initiatives.
• Coordinates and supervises obstetrics ultrasound education for ultrasound techs, medical students and residents.
• Resolves patient scheduling issues by working with appropriate providers and staff and assists with scheduling patients if required.
• Assists department with emergency re‑scheduling due to equipment downtime or other events.
• Maintains clinical protocols and assists in making changes when required.
• Assists in research protocol development and training, and attends investigator meetings and training sessions.
• Performs appropriate studies as determined through ATU’s policies, procedures and routine protocols, ensuring exams requested match patient condition and/history and request additional information as necessary.
• Completes exams in a timely fashion while providing quality images; communicates with coworkers about work requiring completion.
• Performs patient‑centered customer service and ensures the following standards are met: communicates patient complaints professionally, maintains HIPAA compliance, handles telephone calls and requests for services professionally, responds to patient and family complaints effectively, serves as patient and family advocate.
• Assists with cleaning and organizing the department on own initiative and reports any malfunctioning equipment to the Operations Manager; places information in the service log for all to see.
• Facilitates, reassures and offers support to the patient undergoing exam procedures to reduce stress and anxiety and enlist patient cooperation.
• Monitors patient conditions and, if assistance may be required, takes action to facilitate the best course of care, including involving nurses, further monitoring or other patient‑focused solutions.
• Ensures all required documentation is properly completed for billing purposes, including electronic orders and paperwork related to procedures performed.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and teamwork each day, focusing on the job.
• Maintains current licensure, registrations, certifications, continuing education requirements and completes hospital and departmental competencies on time.
• Maintains and reports on licensure, registrations and certificates for sonographers (NTQR, CLEAR, ARDMS) and leads ongoing re‑certification processes for AIUM accreditation.
• Works hours as regularly scheduled or according to the operational needs of the department and follows all department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Follows all behavioral and infection control standards and performs other duties as needed.
• BIPOC (Black/Brown, Indigenous, and other People of Color) applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job Requirements

• Education: Associate degree or 2‑year patient‑based allied health program (Ultrasound, Medical Sonography or Radiology preferred) or Armed Forces equivalent medic/corpsman program (DD‑214 required).
• Certification: RDMS (Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) required.
• Experience: At least two years experience in Level 2 OB/GYN ultrasound required; previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Reliance on experience, judgement and time‑management skills to plan and accomplish goals.
  • Positive team‑oriented attitude and professional appearance.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients and staff, instruct students, and interact with other sonographers.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with team members and adapt to changes in workload and schedule; set priorities and solve problems; respond quickly to emergency requests.
  • Knowledge of principles and procedures of Ultrasound and operation and maintenance of Ultrasound equipment.
  • Basic computer proficiency; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers; ability to analyze data and prepare written reports.
  • Leadership ability to guide, direct, and mentor staff.

Compensation

Base salary range: $34.38 – $50.00 per hour. This range is an estimate based on minimum job qualifications and may vary by education, experience, skills, certifications, internal equity, and market competitiveness.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, discretionary annual bonuses, merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings match, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well‑being.

EEO Statement

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other non‑job‑related characteristic.

Applicants requiring accommodations for the application process due to medical conditions or disabilities should contact Talent Acquisition at or call 617‑638‑8582.