Signature Healthcare is Southeastern Massachusetts’ premier local provider of quality, personalized medical services. We are comprised of the award-winning not-for-profit Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital; Signature Medical Group (SMG), a multi-specialty physician group of more than 150 physicians practicing in 18 ambulatory locations. We believe our distinctive Signature Healthcare team approach is the way healthcare should be: medical professionals across many locations communicating and collaborating, taking advantage of technologies and resources to make a difference in the lives and health of our patients.

　　Position Summary:

　　Under the supervision of the Ultrasound Technical Coordinator, 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.

　　Location: 680 Centre Street, Brockton, MA

　　Department: Radiology

　　This is a part-time evening position

　　Responsibilities:

　　Generally, establishes own work plan and priority, using standard procedures, to assure the timely completion of work in conformance with department policies, practices, and good patient care.

　　Problems lacking clear precedent are reviewed with the supervisor prior to action.

　　May be called upon to provide technical assistance to less experienced associates and/or students.

　　BASIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/APTITUDE/EXPERIENCE:

　　Recent hospital experience preferred. Effective verbal communication skills and computer skills required. Experience with PACS and dedicated RIS. Demonstration of excellent interpersonal, organization and time management skills.

　　Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be able to reasonably make appropriate judgment in communications and actions with patient, physicians, other associates, outside agencies and vendors.

　　Education/Experience/Licenses/Technical/Other:

　　Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Position requires a two year allied health degree.

　　Experience (Type & Length): Successful completion of an approved one-year program in ultrasound technology.

　　Certification/Licensure: Must be registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). BLS/CPR certification required as well as evidence of continuing education.

　　Software/Hardware:

　　Other: It is reasonable to anticipate that the incumbent may have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens in the course of his/her regularly scheduled activities as an associate of Brockton Hospital.