Job Ref: JR-1541
Location: 450 Brookline Ave BOSTON, MA 02215
Category: Imaging
Employment Type: Per Diem
Work Location: Onsite
Salary: $109,096.00 - $129,594.40 per year
Overview
Working under the direction of the Ultrasound Manager, Supervisor, and Ultrasound Clinical Director, the Ultrasound technologist is responsible for performing all technical procedures within Ultrasound as described in the DFCI Imaging Policy Manual. All Ultrasound technologist positions include the responsibility of delivering safe and effective imaging procedures, participating in departmental education programs, participating in organizational and departmental goals and priorities, and active involvement in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) activities. Each Ultrasound technologist position requires a close working relationship with imaging, professional, nursing, and technical staff, as well as with providers, investigators, and their staff. The Ultrasound technologist will work to create and sustain a culture that fosters excellence, impact, and discovery of innovative and novel approaches towards the eradication of cancer and related diseases.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds and design programs to promote public health, particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, educate tomorrows physician-researchers, and work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures, fosters communication and collaboration among clinical, technical, and support staff, ensures that business and patient information is properly handled according to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines.
Maintains and ensures patient, staff, and environmental safety, maintains proper infection control, maintains orderliness and cleanliness in the workplace, and self-ensures that all appropriate regulatory accreditation and institutional requirements are met and participates in departmental and institutional QA/QI programs.
Communicates relevant information in a compassionate and professional manner to patients undergoing procedures, ensures that all patients have a thorough understanding of the procedures to be performed, assists with various operational duties, such as monitoring patient flow while utilizing the scheduling and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Under the direction of the Ultrasound Manager and Supervisor, the Ultrasound technologist performs all technical procedures within their respective modality, obtaining high-quality patient scans, is involved with and performs all technical protocol duties as required for departmental research, performs ultrasound exams as directed by protocol under the supervision of the radiologist, ensures that all imaging systems operate at levels of accepted standards and are properly maintained and, if necessary, takes corrective action, performs required quality control on all imaging equipment and devices, performs computer acquisitions and analysis as required, manages imaging datasets, e.g., transfer, archive, and retrieval, maintains all necessary records and reports in a correct, timely, and efficient manner.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as directed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Minimum Job Qualifications
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Patient Contact
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute works every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries, and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidates relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).