What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Sonographer position at Brigham & Women's Physicians Organization?
This is an excellent opportunity for an ultrasound technologist who wants a unique and exciting career in the growing field of emergency ultrasound. Emergency ultrasound, or point-of-care ultrasound, refers to clinicians performing limited ultrasound exams at the patient's bedside as part of the clinical exam. It is being used in many subspecialties of medicine and is now being taught in medical schools. With the growth of hand-held technology, this exciting field will continue to innovate. Your job would involve teaching and performing ultrasound exams with medical students, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, fellows, and staff physicians, caring for equipment, and participating in research and quality improvement projects at both Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. We have a well-established emergency medicine residency and ultrasound fellowship. You would be working closely with our physicians in an exciting clinical setting. See our fellowship website for a description of our ultrasound program :
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in the education and performance of ultrasound exams using M-mode, B-mode, Doppler, and color flow examinations in areas such as biliary, abdominal, pelvic, peripheral vascular, thoracic, cardiac, etc.
Maintain ultrasound equipment, liaising with biomedical engineering, hospital IT, and ultrasound vendors to ensure an operational fleet of machines.
Operate radiology and hospital information systems, and maintain an electronic exam storage system.
Provide technical assistance to nursing and physician staff.
Instruct faculty, fellows, residents, physician assistants, and medical students in the technical aspects of clinical ultrasound procedures.
Coordinate work schedule with supervisor.
Prepare and maintain departmental ultrasound reports and records.
Participate in approved clinical research projects.
Order, store, and maintain inventory of supplies.
Learn to perform and interpret various advanced emergency ultrasound applications (we will provide educational materials and training as needed).
Qualifications
Associate's degree in ultrasound technology and a graduate of an accredited School of Ultrasound Technology by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
License / Certifications
Certification or certification eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). RDMS-AB and RDCS-AE credentials preferred. If "eligible," the employee must be certified within one year of hire.
Maintains minimum CE credits as mandated by the accrediting body ARDMS.
Current CPR certification.
Skills / Abilities / Competencies Required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Positive and team-oriented attitude.
Ability to interact effectively with physicians, patients, and other staff members.
Prior experience with ultrasound education / teaching.
Prior experience maintaining ultrasound equipment and software.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
Minimum of 3 years of ultrasound experience.
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%)
Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, 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.
