Registered Ultrasound Technologist, Ultrasound Antepartum Testing - 40 hours, Days

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; New London (CT); In loco; USD 59.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform a full range of ultrasound procedures in the Antepartum/OB/GYN area. The role requires ARDMS registration with OB/GYN credentials and strong patient care skills.

You will operate ultrasound equipment, capture and label images, and communicate results to physicians. Qualified candidates possess post-secondary training and ARDMS certification; equivalencies may be considered if ARDMS registration is obtained within 9 months of

Competenze

• Specialized post-secondary training required.
• ARDMS certification with OB/GYN coverage required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted if ARDMS reg is obtained within 9 months of hire.

Mansioni

• Performs ultrasound procedures per AIUM guidelines across department needs.
• Operates ultrasound equipment and records images; may perform portable exams.
• Interacts with LIPs and students; ensures patient safety and comfort; maintains records.

Conoscenze

ARDMS certification

OB/GYN expertise

Formazione

Post-secondary training

Strumenti

Ultrasound equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $42.83 - $69.24 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday Scheduled Hours: 8-7p Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 24 Cost Center: 10010 - 3568 Ultrasound Antepartum Testing Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Performs all types of Ultrasound procedures based upon department needs.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs specialized or general procedures according to established AIUM (American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine) guidelines.
• Operates all types of Ultrasound equipment. Performs portable exams, if indicated, in various areas throughout the hospital to include the Operating Room and Intensive Care Units. Records images and makes hard copies if applicable.
• Serves as a resource to Licensed Independent Practitioners (LIP’s) and students.
• Assists in the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Maintains Clean and safe work area. Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown to supervisor.
• Provides appropriate patient care. Interviews patients for required information. Explains procedures to patients to ensure their understanding, cooperation, comfort and to optimize test results. Positions patients as required. Exercises care when moving patients to ensure their comfort and safety.
• Maintains patient records and statistics accurately.
• Labels sonograms properly to assist in diagnosis and to ensure correct identification. Provides test information to physicians. Notifies physicians immediately of results revealing patient risks.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
• All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Position Qualifications

• Specialized post-secondary training required.
• Registration required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), with specific certifications in OB/GYN areas required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates proficiency in OB/GYN areas of responsibility may be substituted for the above requirements providing, as a condition of employment, that ARDMS specific registration and certifications are obtained within 9 months of hire.
• Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
• Department-specific competencies, including age-specific competencies and their measurements, will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal patient care environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other.

Standards of Respect

• Acknowledge
• Listen
• Communicate
• Be Responsive
• Be a Team Player
• Be Kind

If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.