RADIOLOGY - Ultrasound Technologist

Compass Medical is a physician-owned & directed healthcare company. Compass Medical is a fully integrated healthcare provider that offers high-quality healthcare solutions from several locations south of Boston, Massachusetts. We offer Primary Care, Walk-In Urgent Care, limited Specialty Care - including Cardiovascular, Radiology & Imaging, Medical Laboratory, and more. General Summary / Overview Statement: Under the supervision of the Radiology Practice Manager, according to established protocols, performs patient care and technical duties involved in a wide variety of ultrasound diagnostic procedures that require independent judgment.

Complex technical tasks include utilizing high-frequency sound waves to detect anatomical abnormalities in accordance with prescribed sonographic procedures. Able to communicate findings to the Radiologist in a clear and concise manner. Perform all other related duties as assigned. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: * Obtains and records an accurate patient history * Performs diagnostic procedures and obtaining diagnostic images * Analyzes technical information * Provides an oral or written summary of the technical findings to the physician for medical diagnosis * Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health care team * Other duties as assigned * Maintain equipment and notifies management of faulty equipment * Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements Qualifications: * RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer * At least 5 years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist * BLS required Skills and Abilities: * Knowledge of HIPAA * Ability to physically support the patient while turning, lifting, placing, or adjusting into a suitable position for diagnostic purposes * Efficient in operating ultrasound equipment, selecting the right technical factors, and exposing the film properly for obtaining the highest quality ultrasound images * Ability to visually select the best images that are to be reviewed by the physician * Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with people who range from healthy to critically ill * Ability to exercise independent judgment in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the procedure according to the diagnostic findings * Extensive, direct patient contact that may include performing some invasive procedures Working Conditions: * Possible intermittent physical activity, including walking, standing and supporting patients * Frequent sitting, talking, hearing, and occasionally stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift (up to 25 lbs.), and ability to adjust vision for close visualization-oriented tasks * Work is performed in an indoor environment and with both natural and artificial lighting * Potential exposure to radiation airborne dust, humidity, and temperature fluctuations * Exposure to patients in various states of hygiene and emotional condition * Potential risk of exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens and bodily fluids * Potential exposure to communicable viruses, disease, and infection * Potential traumatic medical situations or patients experiencing pain or discomfort * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions _______________________________________ Please apply online. Please no telephone calls. Please no faxing, mailing, or hand-delivering resumes. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT RADIOLOGY FOR INFORMATION. Compass Medical Business Office 362 North Bedford Street Route 18 East Bridgewater, MA 02333 www.CompassMedical.net