Ultrasound Technologist, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Per Diem

Umass-Memorial-Health-; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus available

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound scans and assist physicians in diagnosis for patients of all ages under supervision.

Under general supervision you will adjust imaging procedures, assist and position patients, document results in HIS/RIS/PACS, and maintain equipment. ARDMS eligibility and a BLS certification are required, with opportunities for additional registrations.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in medical imaging/health-related field required.
• ARDMS eligibility required; registration/registry preferred.
• BLS healthcare provider certification required before 90-day probation.
• Additional registration in Vascular, Breast, GYN, or Abdominal preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient clinical information and history; adjust imaging procedures for patient size/condition.
• Assist, transfer, and position patients, ensuring modesty and safety; select scan parameters.
• Process and record scanned images per Radiologist protocol and document in HIS/RIS/PACS.
• Maintain equipment and room cleanliness; ensure QA and maintenance schedules are followed.

Education

Associate Degree in medical imaging/health-related field

ARDMS eligibility

BLS certification

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.Exemption Status:Non-ExemptHiring Range:$34.51 - $62.13Please 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 FridayScheduled Hours:8a-7pmShift:1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:0Cost Center:10010 - 3568 Ultrasound Antepartum TestingThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Everyone Is a CaregiverAt 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.Job Profile SummaryUnder 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 Protocol2. 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 condition3. 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 supplies5. 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.II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education:Required:1. Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associate Degree in medical imaging and/or health related field.2. Registration or registry eligible by the ARDMS. No restrictions prohibiting work as an ultrasonographer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.3. Obtains additional registration in Vascular, Breast, GYN, Abdominal.4. BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period.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.Addendum for Milford Regional:II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education:Required:1. Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associate Degree in medical imaging and/or health related field.2. Registration or registry eligible by the ARDMS. No restrictions prohibiting work as an ultrasonographer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.3. BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period.Experience/Skills:Preferred:1. Experience preferred, but not requiredAll 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.