Ultrasound Technologist, 40 HPW, Days

C250 UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound scans to aid physicians in diagnosing injuries and diseases across patients of all ages. You will assist with patient positioning and ensure image quality for radiologists.

Responsibilities include processing images, maintaining equipment, and staying current with ultrasound techniques. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire; signing bonus may be available based on interview process.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Registrant or registry eligible by the ARDMS.
• Within one year of hire, obtain registration in Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular or Breast.
• BLS certification required within 90 days from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound scans to produce images to assist physicians in diagnosis for patients of all ages.
• Assists, transfers, and positions patients, ensuring modesty and safety; selects appropriate scan parameters.
• Processes and records scanned images per Radiologist protocol; reviews scans with Radiologists as requested; documents in HIS/RIS/PACS.
• Checks operation of equipment and maintains cleanliness to prevent cross contamination; adheres to QA and maintenance schedules.
• Keeps up to date with changes in ultrasonography by inservice study, courses or seminars as necessary.
• Maintains yearly competency in Trophon disinfection processes.
• Assists in other areas/modalities as needed.

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

ARDMS registry eligible

Registries: Abdomen OB-GYN Vascular Breast

BLS certification

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.

Role Overview

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 needed

Standard 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

1. Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
2. Registrant or registry eligible by the ARDMS
3. 2a. If not already registered, must obtain registration in at least 1: Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular or Breast, within one year of hire date.
4. Additional registries are encouraged.
5. 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.
2. 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:

• Stand - 2/3
• Walk - 2/3
• Sit - 2/3
• Talk or hear - 2/3
• Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3
• Push/pull - 2/3
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3 to 2/3
• Reach with hands and arms - 2/3

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted:

• Up to 10 pounds - 2/3

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

All 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.

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.