Ultrasound Technologist, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Per Diem

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

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a non-exempt Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound scans and produce diagnostic images under the supervision of the Mammography/Ultrasound Supervisor. The role supports physicians in diagnosing injury and disease across all patient ages.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient history, adjusting imaging techniques for size or condition, positioning patients, documenting studies in HIS/RIS/PACS, and maintaining equipment readiness.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in medical imaging and/or health related field required.
• Registration or registry eligible by the ARDMS; no restrictions prohibiting work as ultrasonographer in MA.
• Obtains additional registration in Vascular, Breast, GYN, Abdominal.
• BLS healthcare provider required before 90 day probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patient clinical information; adjusts imaging procedures based on patient size, age, or condition.
• Assists, positions, and transfers patients; selects scan parameters per examination and patient condition.
• Processes and records scanned images per Radiologist protocol; reviews scans with Radiologists and documents in HIS/RIS/PACS.
• Checks equipment operation; adheres to QA and maintenance schedules; keeps rooms stocked.

Skills

BLS provider

Education

Associate Degree in medical imaging and/or health related field

Tools

HIS/RIS/PACS

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $34.51 - $62.13

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

Scheduled Hours: 8a-7pm

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 0

Cost Center: 10010 - 3568 Ultrasound Antepartum Testing

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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Job Profile Summary

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.

License/Certification/Education

II. Position Qualifications

Required

• Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associate Degree in medical imaging and/or health related field.
• Registration or registry eligible by the ARDMS. No restrictions prohibiting work as an ultrasonographer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Obtains additional registration in Vascular, Breast, GYN, Abdominal.
• BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period.

Experience/Skills

Preferred

• 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.

Required

Addendum for Milford Regional

• Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associate Degree in medical imaging and/or health related field.
• Registration or registry eligible by the ARDMS. No restrictions prohibiting work as an ultrasonographer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period.

Preferred

• Experience preferred, but not required

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.

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