What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Technologist: High-Risk OB Ultrasound position at Brigham and Women's Hospital?
Summary
Working in a leadership capacity and in collaboration with the manager, provides oversight of operational flow and efficiency, supervision, operations improvement and quality, budget assessment, and policy and procedure review and updates. Also provides highest level clinical ultrasound technologist duties.
Essential Functions
Provide leadership support to manager with operational oversight, quality improvement, operational flow, performance measurement, and implementation of new practices
Supervision of clinical staff, staff scheduling, triage duties, and is a resource to staff
In collaboration with the manager provides budget design and ongoing assessment
Assist manager in developing fiscal operating budget, investigating practices to remain within the budget, and assists in variance reporting
Acts as a liaison between clinical staff, managers, and Radiologists
Provides highest level clinical ultrasound technologist duties
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes
Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
Education
- Associate's degree Diagnostic Imaging required or
- Associate's degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer required and
- Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
- No
Licenses and Credentials
- Registered Radiological Tech/Radiography [ARRT-R] preferred
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer [RDMS] preferred
- Certified Sonographer preferred
Experience
- Ultrasound scanning experience with multiple patient populations 5-7 years required
- Leadership experience 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to effectively evaluate and problem-solve.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to guide, teach, and motivate others.
- Good business acumen skills.
Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
