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Description

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Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community.  Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Ultrasound Coordinator, performs noninvasive ultrasound testing using high frequency ultrasound equipment designed to image organs, masses, and fluid accumulations within the body; selects, photographs, and develops images displayed; and assists Radiologists in the diagnostic interpretation for adult and adolescent patients.  Performs related clerical and service duties.  Ensures quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
1. Obtains and reviews patient's clinical history and related patient's test reports.  Obtains pertinent medical history while  preparing patient for exam.  Instructs patient about exam procedure and equipment.
2. Performs ultrasound testing differentiating normal anatomy from abnormal.  Assists Radiologist in invasive procedure if necessary.  Develops films and presents them to the Radiologist with the film jacket.  Performs portable exams when necessary.
3. Assists in the training of students rotating through the department.  Stays current with new developments in the field. 
4. Performs routine maintenance of ultrasound equipment, conducts quality control tests, and informs supervisor of any repair needs.  Also, maintains ultrasound office and test area in good and appropriate order and checks supply inventory routinely.
5. Performs related clerical duties, i.e., scheduling patients, preparing requisitions, filing and retrieving sonography reports, entering patient information, logging scan interpretation, etc.
Onboarding Process:  Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen. 
 
 

Qualifications

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KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1. The level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of an Associate's Degree in ultrasound technology, including course work in anatomy and physiology.
2. Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers with at least one year's experience.
3. BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.

Job : Imaging and Radiology

Primary Location : MA-Worcester

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Hospital/Facility : Saint Vincent Hospital

Job Type: : PT2Y

Shift Type: : Days

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