REI- Per Diem Ultrasound Sonographer

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound procedures in the Womens Services department. This role requires ARDMS eligibility and about two years of post-secondary training, with duties including operating ultrasound equipment, obtaining images, and maintaining patient records.

The position supports a day shift Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day, with consideration for scheduling in a high-volume hospital setting.

Qualifications

• ARDMS eligibility required.
• Two-year post-secondary training required; equivalent combination of education/experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized or general procedures per protocols.
• Ultrasound procedures for vascular, obstetrical, and other areas.
• Operates ultrasound equipment and portable exams.
• Records images and prints hard copies.
• Uses IDXrad to schedule exams; processes labels.
• Maintains clean, safe work area and reports hazards.
• Interviews patients and explains procedures to ensure comfort.
• Maintains patient records and statistics.
• Labels scans and provides test information to physicians.
• Maintains records and files as directed.

Skills

Ultrasound procedures

Obstetric ultrasound

Vascular ultrasound

Patient care

Record keeping

Education

ARDMS eligible

Two-year post-secondary training

Tools

IDXrad scheduling

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $32.87 - $59.17 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week). Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Schedule Details: Monday through Friday Scheduled Hours: 7-430p Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 0 Cost Center: 10010 - 4150 Womens Services Rei 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.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs specialized or general procedures according to established departmental protocols.
• Performs ultrasound procedures for vascular, obstetrical and other specific areas as required.
• Operates all types of Ultrasound equipment. Will perform portable exams in various 4. areas throughout the hospital to include the Operating Room and Intensive Care Units.
• Records images and makes hard copies where applicable.
• Uses IDXrad to schedule and complete exams if applicable. Process labels, folders and films.
• Assists in the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies. Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown to supervisor.
• Provides proper 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. Takes vital signs as required; informs physician of changes.
• Maintains patient records and statistics accurately.
• Labels scans properly to assist in diagnosis. Labels sonograms to ensure correct identification. Provides test information to physicians; immediately notifies physicians of results revealing patient risks.
• Maintain records, reports and files as required or directed

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

License/Certification/Education: Required: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) eligible.

Experience/Skills: Required: Specialized post-secondary training equal to two years of college. 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 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 office environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and 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. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. 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. 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.

Company Culture

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.