Ultrasound Technologist

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems in Massachusetts seeks a qualified ultrasonographer to perform a wide range of diagnostic ultrasound procedures in accordance with department and hospital policies.

The role requires ARRT/ARDMS within 2 years of employment, completion of an approved Diagnostic Sonography Technology Program, and the ability to operate portable equipment while maintaining sterile technique in a high‑pressure setting.

Qualifications

• Three years experience as Ultrasonographer preferred.
• Must have completed approved Diagnostic Sonography Technology Program.
• Additional registration and state license as a diagnostic technologist preferred
• ARRTS - Registered Sonographer through ARRT or ARDMS within 2 years of employment.
• BLS - BLS is required.
• If you are currently employed and possess a Massachusetts Diagnostic Radiography License and Registration by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists, you must be maintain these credentials throughout your employment.
• Must be proficient in Abdominal, Pelvic, and Obstetrical , dvt studies of arms and legs and obtaining images using portable equipment.
• Must be familiar with sterile technique and set up of sterile trays.
• Ability to function independently and proficiently.
• Must be able to move and lift patients, equipment, and supplies on a regular basis.
• Ability to function in a high stress, work intensive environment.
• Must be able to use independent judgment and ingenuity.
• Initiative to apply appropriate skills to facilitate a diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• This role performs a wide variety of technical procedures to ensure the proper care of the patients in accordance with the departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• May be responsible to assume responsibilities of supervision or instruction to department personnel as determined by Operations Manager or Lead Technologist.

Skills

Sterile technique

Independent judgment

Patient handling

High-stress environment

Education

Diagnostic Sonography Technology Program

Job description

• This role performs a wide variety of technical procedures to ensure the proper care of the patients in accordance with the departmental and hospital policies and procedures. is required. May be responsible to assume responsibilities of supervision or instruction to department personnel as determined by Operations Manager or Lead Technologist.
  
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
• Experience:
• Three years experience as Ultrasonographer preferred.
• Education and Training:
• Must have completed approved Diagnostic Sonography Technology Program.
• Additional registration and state license as a diagnostic technologist preferred
• License, Certification & Registration:
• ARRTS - Registered Sonographer through ARRT or ARDMS within 2 years of employment.
• BLS - BLS is required.
• Other Requirements:
• If you are currently employed and possess a Massachusetts Diagnostic Radiography License and Registration by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists, you must be maintain these credentials throughout your employment.
• Must be proficient in Abdominal, Pelvic, and Obstetrical , dvt studies of arms and legs and obtaining images using portable equipment.
• Must be familiar with sterile technique and set up of sterile trays.
• Ability to function independently and proficiently.
• Must be able to move and lift patients, equipment, and supplies on a regular basis.
• Ability to function in a high stress, work intensive environment.
• Must be able to use independent judgment and ingenuity.
• Initiative to apply appropriate skills to facilitate a diagnosis.