- Salary
- $42 – $57
- Location
- LOC0020 - 143 Longwater Norwell, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
Requisition Number:
Facility:
LOC0020 - 143 Longwater Norwell143 Longwater Drive Norwell, MA 02061Department Name:
Status:
Budgeted Hours:
Shift:
Compensation Pay Range:
$42.42 - $57.09
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1 - Receives and reviews requests for ultrasound studies on patients of all ages from child to geriatric.
a - Performs such exams as Abdominal Echoes, Renal, Aortic, Pelvic, Obstetrical and Biophysical Profiles, small parts to include breast, thyroid and scrotal exams.
b - Able to assist radiologist with invasive procedures including biopsies and aspirations.
c - Assist surgeons in OR with ultrasound guidance.
2 - Utilizes real-time transvaginal transducers.
3 - Checks all images with the Radiologist.
a - Consults with the Radiologist about the reading or scans and reports.
4 - Provides written, unofficial reports of examinations.
5 - Takes representative anatomical pictures, recognizes normal versus abnormal anatomy, and exhibits knowledge of various pathological processes.
6 - Marks images for proper definition and explanation.
7 - Performs general clerical duties accurately, including but not limited to:
a - Greeting patients in a courteous manner consistent with the hospital’s policy.
b - Logs and checks in patients accurately and appropriately.
c - Verifies information and exams performed. Updates and changes exam description to reflect actual exams performed. This assures the correct billing of patient accounts.
d - Quality assures exams performed, to capture the technologist, the room utilized and the time utilized.
e - Disposes of used linen and supplies in an appropriate manner.
8 - Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
a - Prior to the start of any invasive procedures, a final verification to confirm the correct patient, procedure, site, and information is done.
b - Verifies patient according to policy prior to administration of care/procedures/medications.
c - Follows approved procedure for verifying MD orders including a verbal readback to the licensed independent practitioner after receiving a telephone order.
d - Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing , as observed by nurse manager and peers.
e - Consistently follows the South Shore Hospital policy to mark surgical sites.
f - Makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times.
g - Adheres to respiratory etiquette guidelines.
h - Adheres to universal precautions.
i - Appropriately disposes of hazardous materials.
j - Adheres to electrical safety guidelines.
Technology and Learning
a - Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
b - Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education - Preferred
Prefer graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Program.
Minimum Work Experience
Need one to two (1–2) years to be fully proficient.
Required Licenses / Registrations
RDMS or eligible - Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Norwell location
3 days/10hrs
Monday,Wednesday,Thursday
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements: