ResponsibilitiesPRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures; fosters communication and collaboration among the clinical, technical and support staff; ensures that business and patient information is properly handled according to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines.
Maintains and ensures patient, staff and environmental safety; maintains proper infection control; maintains orderliness and cleanliness in the workplace and self;
Ensures that all appropriate regulatory, accreditation, and institutional requirements are met, and participates in departmental and institutional quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) programs.
Communicates relevant information in a compassionate and professional manner to patients undergoing procedures, ensures that all patients have a thorough understanding of the procedures to be performed, assist with various operational duties such as monitoring patient flow while utilizing the scheduling and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Under the direction of the Ultrasound Manager/Supervisor, the Ultrasound technologist performs all technical procedures within their respective modality obtaining high quality patient scans; is involved with and performs all technical protocol duties as required for departmental research; performs ultrasound exams as directed by protocol under the supervision of the radiologist; ensures that all imaging systems operate at levels of accepted standards and are properly maintained, and if necessary takes corrective action; performs required quality control on all imaging equipment and devices; performs computer acquisitions and analysis as required; manages imaging datasets (e.g., transfer, archive, and retrieval); maintains all necessary records and reports in a correct, timely, and efficient manner.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as directed.
QualificationsMINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a graduate of an accredited ultrasonography program
Two years hospital-based experience preferred
Current ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration and/or current ARDMS Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration and/or current ARRT Radiography and Sonography registration (RT-R/S) registration and/or current ARRT Radiography and Vascular Sonography (RT-R/VS) registration
Preferred additional current RDMS abdomen sub-specialty registration (RDMS-AB)
Preferred additional current RDMS OB/GYN sub-specialty registration (RDMS-OB)
Current BLS certification or must obtain an active BLS certification within 90-days of hire
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills to effectively work with peers, leadership, faculty and various teams.
Knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook
Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with peers, leadership, and external contacts.
Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and be detail oriented.
Excellent ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through.
Be able to work independently and/or with a team in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
