Ultrasound Technician

Trinity Health Corp.; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Radiologic Technologist. You will perform ultrasound diagnostic tests, assist in various procedures, and ensure patient care in a supportive environment. Enjoy career growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Great benefits

Career growth and advancement potential

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years clinical internship and two years post-educational experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Must be A.R.R.T. registered and hold a current State license in radiography and mammography.

Responsibilities

• Performs and records ultrasound diagnostic tests of patients' pelvic, abdominal and vascular areas.
• Assists physicians during sterile procedures such as amniocentesis and biopsies.
• Prepares examination area and ensures proper patient identification.

Skills

Radiographic Equipment

Education

Associate’s degree in Science

Accredited Diagnostic Radiography Program

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

Following established policies and procedures, performs and records ultrasound diagnostic tests of patients' pelvic, abdominal and arterial and vascular areas. Obtains information about internal organs, fluid accumulations, blood flow, masses or development of fetuses for use in diagnosis of disease, study of malfunction of organs, prenatal examination of fetuses and placenta, and the like. Assists physicians in carrying out examinations, consultations, sterile procedures, and the like.

What will you do:

• According to established procedures, prepares examination area by ensuring cleanliness and supplies needed; ensures proper identification of the patient, escorts patient to the exam room and explains procedure to patient
• Observing sound wave display screen as scanning device moves over patients' body parts to detect pathologies and check for factors such as position, obstruction, change of shape and so forth; determines if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Photographs visual image of organs shown on display modules.
• Records tests results, identification information and the like, and files results of sonography.
• Assisting physicians during sterile procedures such as amniocentesis, cyst puncture, thoracentesis, biopsies, and so forth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Science or equivalent post-secondary education required. Must be a graduate of an accredited diagnostic radiography program.
• A.R.R.T. registered and current State license in radiography and mammography.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical internship and two (2) years of post-educational experience as a Radiologic Technologist. Requires a strong working knowledge of radiographic equipment.
• CPR certification

Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England:

• Great benefits
• Patient-centric environment
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Diverse and inclusive culture

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.