Reporting to the Director of Faculty Affairs, Brigham Health Emergency Medicine, the incumbent provides oversight of the department’s ultrasound quality assurance program.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Indicate key areas of responsibility, major job duties, special projects and key objectives for this position. These items should be evaluated throughout the year and included in the written annual evaluation.)
1. Ultrasound quality assurance and improvement
- Weekly review of 10% of BWH ED ultrasound studies, split 50%/50% between fellows’ and ED sonographers’ image review (some of this review can occur remotely, but some proportion should occur in person at BWH)
- Review of fellows’ and ED sonographers’ ultrasound QA emails to faculty, physician assistants and residents
- Attendance of 2 BWH ED ultrasound educational conferences per month (Thursday mornings)
2. Oversight of ED sonographer
- Weekly 1-hour meetings with ED sonographer to review QA and QA-related training/feedback
- Review and assure uploading of ultrasound studies from all BWH ED ultrasound machines
- Discuss ultrasound machine-related issues
3. Maintain oversight of QA database
Qualifications
- Advanced training in acquiring diagnostic images using the ultrasound modality.
- Doctor of Medicine or similar degree preferred but not required.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: (MUST be realistic, neither overstated nor understated, and related to the essential functions of the job.)
- Knowledge of and experience with ultrasound machines and their use to acquire diagnostic images in an emergency department setting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate feedback effectively
- Ability to work independently and to accept responsibility for providing feedback as needed
Working Conditions:
HOSPITAL WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES: These are required of all staff, regardless of position.
Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or another appropriate hospital staff.
EEO Statement
Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
Primary Location: MA-Boston-BWH Longwood Medical Area
Work Locations: BWH Longwood Medical Area 75 Francis Street Boston 02115
Job: Professional/Managerial
Organization: Brigham & Women’s Hospital(BWH)
Schedule: Per Diem
Standard Hours: 1
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Limited Term / Per Diem
Recruiting Department: BWH Emergency Medicine
Job Posting: Dec 31, 2019
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