Ultrasound Technologist - Ultrasound

Company: Tufts Medical Center
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Company DescriptionIt takes a lot of very smart, hard-working and talented people to provide the level of care that we give to our patients. Tufts Medical Center is an internationally respected academic medical center and we pride ourselves not only on the sophistication of the care we deliver, but the compassionate way in which we provide it. And that starts with our employees.Job DescriptionUnder general supervision, the sonographer performs a variety of diagnostic ultrasound exams to obtain and record interpretable diagnostic information for the radiologists and medical staff.Responsibilities:Perform ultrasound examinations in all modalities (B-scan, Doppler, M-mode real-time) as well as all types of procedures (small parts, abdominal, neurological, etc.)Provide quality assurance on all ultrasonic equipment and instrumentation.Obtain all clinical information available through charts, imaging, lab tests, etc. prior to exams.Teach residents and students about the capabilities and prior use of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool.Schedule and receive patients for exams.Develop and maintain a filing system for patient records and teaching purposes.Check and maintain supplies.QualificationsLevel of knowledge generally obtained through successful completion of a two year ultrasound technologist program at an approved institution.Must be registered as a diagnostic medical sonographer.Ability to perform exams in Doppler, M-mode, B-scan and real time imaging.Ability to concentrate for long periods of time under various conditions while acquiring diagnostic information.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide diagnostic information for radiologists and medical staff.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Tufts Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.COVID-19 POLICY:Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at Tufts Medical Center, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption.

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