Technologist, Ultrasound Reg-SHARE

ummh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and RE)

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Breast Ultrasound Technologist to perform high-quality diagnostic breast ultrasound imaging, assist radiologists, and ensure patient safety and protocol adherence within the breast imaging department.

The role requires ARDMS registration, specialized training, and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic hospital environment in Worcester, MA. A signing bonus may be available; unionSHARE supports employees.

Qualifications

• Specialized post-secondary training equal to two years of college.
• Registration required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of breast ultrasound exams ensuring high diagnostic quality.
• Under supervision, perform high-quality diagnostic sonographic imaging in a breast imaging setting.
• Maintain patient records and ensure adherence to departmental protocols.

Skills

ARDMS registration

Ultrasound equipment

Education

Two years of college-level post-secondary training

Tools

Ultrasound devices

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $42.83 - $60.88 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: 7:45-4:15, 8-4:30

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 24

Cost Center: 10010 - 3580 Mammography

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.

I. 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. Performs portable exams in various areas throughout the hospital to include the Operating Room and Intensive Care Units. Records images and makes hard copies where applicable.
• Uses RIS to schedule and complete exams as applicable. Process labels, folders and films.
• Serves as a resource to sonographers, MDs, and students.
• Assists in the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies. Maintains
• 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 sonograms properly to assist in diagnosis and to ensure correct identification. Provides test information to physicians. Notifies physicians immediately 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.

II. Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education: Required:

• Specialized post-secondary training equal to two years of college.

Experience/Skills: Required:

• Registration required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).

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.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Work is considered sedentary. Position required work indoors in a normal office environment.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Ultrasound Manager and Lead Technologist, the Breast Ultrasound Technologist performs high-quality diagnostic sonographic imaging in a breast imaging setting. This role supports radiologists by producing accurate imaging, assisting in procedures, and ensuring adherence to departmental policies, patient safety standards, and hospital protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of breast ultrasound exams ensuring high diagnostic qual