Sonographer, Sat - Tues FT - (3287871)

**Description**:
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital remains among the nation’s top hospitals for patient experience as a recipient of the Healthgrades 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the eighth consecutive year. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. At Wentworth-Douglass, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness and professional growth.
1. Clinical Performance - Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to Analysis of Information.
a. Patient identification
- Introduces self and properly confirms patient identification using two identifiers prior to the start of the procedure.
b. Documentation/ Patient History
- Verifies and gathers all relevant information and paperwork for procedure. Provides paperwork for procedure. (i.e.: physicians order, order requisition, pregnancy form as needed, written consent has been obtained.)
c. Assesses factors that contraindicate procedure being performed (i.e.: written orders, reason for exam, medications, artifacts, lab results, allergies, etc.)
d. Compliant with department standards when performing Universal Protocol to include, but not limited to pre-procedure verification, documentation verification and Time Out.
e. Provides post procedure instructions to patients; follows up with physician(s) when necessary, providing documentation for changes to treatment plan.

2. Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to patient care and patient education.
a. Provides accurate explanations & instructions at an appropriate time and place at a level of understanding to the patient, parent and/or guardian.
b. Active listening
- attends closely to and attaches significance to a patients’ verbal and non-verbal communication; Refers questions about diagnosis or treatment to the patients physician.
c. Patient Comfort/ Anxiety Reduction
- determines the need for accessory equipment to maintain a high level of patient care and utilizes the Pain Scale when appropriate, provides reassurance, encouragement and emotional support.
d. Images patient using established Radiologists' protocols and Department guidelines. Adheres to exam protocol imaging per exam type.
e. Provides post procedure instructions to patient; follows up with physician(s) when necessary, providing documentation for changes to treatment.

3. Professional Performance Standards - Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to professional performance.
a. Displays professional etiquette by demonstrating our core values toward coworkers, the public and other healthcare providers.
b. Monitors & seeks feedback on personal work ethics, behaviors, and attitude; communicates openly and respectfully; proactively engages in conflict resolution discussions.
c. Exhibits flexibility in daily assignments and performance expectations; is adaptive to change.
d. Willingly offers or accepts assistance when appropriate; promotes a Teamwork approach.
e. Recognizes and takes advantage of opportunity for educational growth and improvement; maintains a personal portfolio of ongoing professional activities, education and certifications.
f. Press Ganey - actively pursues improving customer service standards; demonstrates and contributes to the customization of Imaging Services practices.
g. Handles and resolves patient inquiries and complaints; obtains and evaluates all relevant information; directs requests and unresolved issues to the designated resource.

4. Demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to Sonographic procedures and Radiologist protocol.
a. Ability to effectively operate Sonographic equipment, selecting appropriate transducer, adjust modes, gain, depth, transmit zones, etc.
b. Ability to use Spectral Doppler, Color Doppler, M- Mode, as well as all measurement tools and calculation packages.
c. Ability to use teleradiography s