Ultrasound Technologist, 40 HPW, Days

Hahhh; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 45,130 - 81,223; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus available

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Training and professional development opportunities

Retirement plans

Job summary

A premier health system in Massachusetts is looking for a skilled Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound scans and assist physicians in diagnosing patients. Responsibilities include ensuring patient comfort and safety, processing images, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited program and must be registry eligible. Join a dedicated team of over 20,000 employees striving to provide exceptional patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program required.
• Registrant or registry eligible by ARDMS.
• Must obtain registration in at least one area within a year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound scans to assist in diagnosis.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Process and record scanned images per protocol.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and functionality.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Ability to perform ultrasound procedures

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

BLS certification

Job description

# **Exemption Status:**Non-Exempt**Hiring Range:**$32.76 - $58.96**Schedule Details:**Monday through Friday, On Call - Required, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)**Scheduled Hours:**8-4:30p**Shift:**1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)**Hours:**40**Cost Center:**25080 - 3566 UltrasoundThis 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.Under general supervision of the Mammography/Ultrasound Supervisor, performs ultrasound scans to produce images to assist physicians in the diagnosis of injury and/or disease for patients of all ages. Performs related clerical and service duties.I. Major Responsibilities: 1. 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 2. 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 3. 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. 4. 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 5. 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. 6. Maintains yearly competency in Trophon disinfection processes 7. Assists in other area/modalities as neededStandard Staffing Level Responsibilities: 1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. 5. 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. 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.All responsibilities are essential job functions.II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program 2. Registrant or registry eligible by the ARDMS 2a. If not already registered, must obtain registration in at least 1: Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular or Breast, within one year of hire date. 3. Additional registries are encouraged. 4. BLS certification required within 90 days from date of hire.Experience/Skills: Preferred: 1. Experience preferred, but not requiredUnless 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:On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities: 1. Stand - 2/3 2. Walk - 2/3 3. Sit - 2/3 4. Talk or hear - 2/3 5. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3 6. Push/pull - 2/3 7. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3 to 2/3 8. Reach with hands and arms - 2/3This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted: 1. Up to 10 pounds - 2/3All 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.# #Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s **experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations**.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.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.