Ultrasound Technologist, 40 HPW, Days

ummh; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Mammography/Ultrasound professional to perform ultrasound scans and assist physicians in diagnosing injuries and diseases across all ages. This role requires on-call responsibilities, weekend availability, and adherence to departmental procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities include patient information collection, image processing, and documentation in HIS/RIS/PACS, with ongoing competency and safety requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound scans to produce images for physicians.
• Assist in patient transfer and positioning while maintaining modesty and safety.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of scanned images and document in HIS/RIS/PACS.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to safety and QA schedules.
• Stay up to date with ultrasonography practices and participate in ongoing training.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Registrant or registry eligible by the ARDMS

BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Experience preferred

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

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 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.

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

• 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.
• Maintains yearly competency in Trophon disinfection processes
• Assists in other area/modalities as needed

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• 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.
• Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• Registrant or registry eligible by the ARDMS
• If not already registered, must obtain registration in at least 1: Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular or Breast, within one year of hire date.
• Additional registries are encouraged.
• BLS certification required within 90 days from date of hire.

Experience/Skills

Preferred:

• 1. 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.

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

• 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 - 2/3

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted: 1. Up t