Ultrasound Tech MRMC - 24 hr Day

C260 UMass Memorial Health - Milford Regional Medical Center, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations with attention to patient safety and quality imaging. The role requires ARDMS registry eligibility and completion of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, plus BLS within 90 days of hire.

The position involves day shifts with on-call duties and no more than every third holiday, including weekends every eighth weekend.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Registrant or registry eligible by the ARDMS.
• Additional registries are encouraged.
• BLS certification required within 90 days from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records appropriate patient clinical information and/or history; verifies physician assessment of each patient, making adjustments in the standard imaging procedures and techniques to accommodate patient size, age, or condition using Universal Protocol
• Assists, transfers, and positions patients as needed, ensuring their modesty and physical safety, utilizing auxiliary equipment and/or devices as needed; selects equipment scan parameters appropriate to examination and patient condition
• Processes and records scanned images per Radiologist protocol to ensure quality and accuracy. Reviews scans with Radiologists as requested. Accurately documents work in HIS/RIS/PACS systems.
• Checks operation of equipment, sees that Q.A and maintenance schedules are adhered to; maintains cleanliness of tables and equipment to prevent cross contamination of contagious diseases, keeps rooms well stocked with linen and necessary supplies
• Keeps up to date with changes in the field of ultrasonography by inservice study, attending courses or seminars as necessary and/or recommended, or participating in professional organizations.

Skills

Imaging protocols

Patient positioning

Radiology workflow

Cardiac imaging

Education

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

ARDMS registry eligible

BLS certification within 90 days from date of hire

Additional registries encouraged

Tools

HIS/RIS/PACS

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $32.76 - $58.96

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: Holidays - No More Than Every Third Holiday, On Call - Required, Weekends - Every Eighth Weekend

Scheduled Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday days

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

Hours: 24

Cost Center: 26000 - 3566 Ultrasound

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

• Obtains and records appropriate patient clinical information and/or history; verifies physician assessment of each patient, making adjustments in the standard imaging procedures and techniques to accommodate patient size, age, or condition using Universal Protocol
• Assists, transfers, and positions patients as needed, ensuring their modesty and physical safety, utilizing auxiliary equipment and/or devices as needed; selects equipment scan parameters appropriate to examination and patient condition
• Processes and records scanned images per Radiologist protocol to ensure quality and accuracy. Reviews scans with Radiologists as requested. Accurately documents work in HIS/RIS/PACS systems.
• Checks operation of equipment, sees that Q.A and maintenance schedules are adhered to; maintains cleanliness of tables and equipment to prevent cross contamination of contagious diseases, keeps rooms well stocked with linen and necessary supplies
• Keeps up to date with changes in the field of ultrasonography by inservice study, attending courses or seminars as necessary and/or recommended, or participating in professional organizations.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• Registrant or registry eligible by the ARDMS
• Additional registries are encouraged.
• BLS certification required within 90 days from date of hire.
• Experience preferred, but not required. 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.

Addendum for Milford Regional

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• Registrant or registry eligible by the ARDMS
• Additional registries are encouraged.
• BLS certification required within 90 days from date of hire.
• Experience preferred, but not required.

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.

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.