Ultrasound Technologist

Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital is seeking an Ultrasound Technician to join our imaging team in Northampton, MA. This 36-hour evening position requires performing abdomen, pelvic, obstetric and vascular scans, and providing high-quality images for radiologists to interpret.

An ARDMS RDMS certification is required, with 1–3 years of ultrasound experience preferred. You will train in the RIS and PACS systems, assist with interventional procedures, and participate in quality improvement while upholding

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Radiology or equivalent; ARDMS RDMS required
• 1–3 years as Ultrasound Technician preferred
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) required

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment and perform abdomen, pelvic, obstetric and vascular scans
• Assist radiologists by reviewing images and ensuring high-quality imaging
• Train others in Radiology Information System and PACS usage
• Ensure patient safety and comply with JCAHO and departmental policies

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Doppler

Trans-vaginal

Obstetric imaging

ARDMS RDMS

Education

Associate's Degree Radiology

RDMS certification

Tools

PACS

Radiology Information System

Job description

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

36 hours evenings

This position reports to the Ultrasound Supervisor and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual's intellectual level and physical ability including infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Provide high quality imaging, project excellence in customer service behavior and quality of service and provide exemplary patient care.

Scan patients in areas of abdomen, pelvis, head, high resolution (small parts) and vascular areas.

Recognize desired information pattern and record photographically in order to ensure proper diagnosis of normal and abnormal structures.

Perform Doppler studies, trans-vaginal studies and obstetric studies; and assist with cyst puncture or biopsy procedures.

Participate in reviewing interpretation or various daily scans with Radiologist.

Review digital images as required, ensuring a high-quality image.

Ensure proficiency in use of the Radiology Information System and PACS.

Train others in the use of the Radiology Information System and PACS.

Assist in scheduling add on or emergent patients.

Interview patients in order to obtain information pertinent to the examination being performed.

Coordinate, collaborate, & communicate with other imaging modalities on providing efficient care of patients undergoing multiple modality exams.

Create and sustain a team environment communicate effectively and appropriately and work collaboratively.

Assist radiologist during interventional imaging procedures to ensure compliance of JCAHO and departmental policies and procedures and safety standards.

Report issues of non-compliance to these standards to the Team Leader immediately.

Assist in performance of quality control studies and gathering of quality improvement data as required.

Keep current with new positions, procedures, policies, and techniques as established by the licensing board and Cooley Dickinson Health Care.

Work flexible hours as department needs are assessed and be available for call as needed and required.

Assist with student training as necessary and provide input into student evaluations.

Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control and environmental standards.

Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.

Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.

Attend meetings as required.

This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

Qualifications

Education

Associate's Degree Radiology required, or Other Certificate/Diploma Radiology required

Licenses and Credentials

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer [RDMS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) required

Experience

One (1) to three (3) years' experience as an Ultrasound Technician preferred

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)


• Walking Frequently (34-66%)


• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)


• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)


• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs


• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)


• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)


• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)


• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)


• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)


• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)


• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)


• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)


• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)


• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)


• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)


• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)


• Talking Constantly (67-100%)


• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$36.06 - $50.14/Hourly

Grade

SC3C51B

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EEO Statement:

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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