Travel Ultrasound Technologist

Brigham & Women's Hospital

Foxborough, MA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Full Time

Job Description

BLS
Professional license/certification as required for the position

Operate ultrasound imaging equipment to acquire images and communicate sonographer impressions to interpreting physicians.
Problem-solving skills and active participation in departmental initiatives required.
Effective communication with students, peers, patients, and physicians to ensure safety and quality of imaging.
Exercise independent judgment to modify scan techniques for optimal image quality.
Participate in call, holiday, and shift rotations as required by the department.
May rotate among main campus and community locations with appropriate training.
Perform patient and exam verification, ensuring correct patient identification and reviewing order and clinical history.
Prepare and clean equipment and room for each patient, maintaining stock levels.
Use clear communication when explaining exams to patients, considering physical and emotional needs.
Work collaboratively with leadership to ensure smooth patient flow and optimal utilization of ultrasound scanners.
Deliver patient care under scope of license/training.
Assume responsibilities for on-call and holiday coverage, remain flexible in shift coverage and overtime.
Perform all duties related to clinical ultrasound exams.
Oversee and instruct sonographers, professional staff, and students on equipment operation, protocols, and technical aspects.
Participate in research programs, quality assurance, and quality improvement projects.
Perform duties related to research ultrasound exams.
Perform support tasks as outlined by the department.

Must have professional license and/or certification as required for the position with primary source verification within 30 days of start date.
BLS certification required (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF or Military).
MGB Badge Photo required (color photo taken in past 6 months).
Fit Test (N95) within 365 days of start date and updated annually.
Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation required if fit test is required.
Documentation of MMR vaccination or proof of immunity required.
TB test documentation within 3 months of start date and updated if break >6 months.
Health Statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date and updated if >6 month break.
MGB Criminal Background Check within 45 days prior to start date and updated if >6 month break.
MGB Massachusetts CORI check within 30 days prior to start date and updated if >6 month break.
MGB Resume including past 7 years of work experience required for submission.
Two references within 4 years of submission, minimum one supervisor or above in skillset.
MGB Skills Checklist must be completed within 1 year of submission.
MGB Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form required for all initial assignments and extensions.
MGB Education Verification through background check company.
MGB SSN Trace must be run with criminal check.
MGB National Sex Offender Check within 30 days of start and updated annually.
MGB Exclusion Checks within 30 days of start and annually.

Shift: 07:30 - 16:00
Participate in call, holiday, and shift rotations as required by the department.
Remain flexible in all shift coverage and overtime situations as necessary.

Must submit a color photo taken in past 6 months with plain background, no selfies or filters.
Fit Test must be completed on the MGB N95 Respirator Fit Test Record Form; no religious or medical exemptions allowed.
Updates to Fit Test can be done at Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket if traveler extends beyond original assignment due to limited resources.
Positive PPD requires documentation of a chest x-ray indicating no active tuberculosis.
TB Screening Form to determine no symptoms suggestive of TB infection must be completed prior to start and updated annually.
Name change documentation required if credential documentation does not match current legal name or profile.