Ultrasound Tech

Essential Functions

• Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards.
• Operates ultrasonic equipment and performs diagnostic procedures such as abdominal, pelvic, vascular, and intervention sonograms which require the application of ultrasonic technology.
• Maintains pertinent records and statistical data.
• Reviews patient history and other supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
• Explains procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results; positions patient.
• Assists physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, renal biopsies, etc.; scans patient, marks patient's body, determines angle for puncture while maintaining sterile technique.
• Coordinates patient scheduling function with defined parameters.
• Coordinates, where applicable, diagnostic instrumentation and personnel within sub-specialty area.
• Plans, implements and maintains an appropriate quality assurance performance testing program for diagnostic equipment.
• Independently performs, or guides the testing procedures done by others and evaluates test results.
• Recommends appropriate maintenance and servicing of instrumentation as determined by image quality and/or performance testing results.
• Notifies manager of abnormal variances and initiates service call.

Non‑Essential Functions

• Operates ultrasound equipment as required to obtain diagnostic exams and assists the radiologist in a wide range of sterile procedures.
• Responsible for the care and treatment of all age ranges of patients, including pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric, using imaging and diagnostic services.
• Works independently, performing a variety of procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.
• Assumes responsibility for designated areas and/or procedures as required.
• Maintains and monitors department supplies.
• Continuously strives to develop and improve relationships with all customers.
• Actively participates in department quality improvement and assurance.

Reporting Requirements

• Reports problems, issues, and patient/physician concerns to the Operations Manager or Lead.
• Reports serious incidents to the Manager or Lead that may conflict with safety or violate policies and procedures.

Accountability

• Accountable for maintaining the confidentiality and security of all hospital‑related, medical staff‑related, and patient‑related data and information.
• Accountable for abiding by all relevant hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Accountable for the quality of imaging and associated documentation.

Minimum Education

• Satisfactory completion of a formal ultrasound program that meets standards of approval for eligibility of registry by ARDMS. Registration is required with one year of employment.

Minimum Experience

• Maternal fetal medicine experience, with a certification in RDMS (Ob/Gyn) is required. Minimum 1‑2 years’ experience.
• Must be a graduate of an allied health training program recognized by the ARDMS.

Minimum Skills/Abilities

• English communication skills are required.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Certification / Licensure

• BLS certification either upon hire or within a 90‑day period is required.
• ARDMS registered or registry eligible with completion within one year of hire date. Registry area should be appropriate to the scope of practice.

Compensation

• $47.45 – $70.51 per hour, based on education, experience, licensure, and certifications.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, and career advancement opportunities.

Safety & Vaccination

• All staff must be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and flu, and receive a booster dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E‑Verify). Prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.