Ultrasound Technologist, Memorial Campus, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform imaging procedures, ensure patient safety, and collaborate across departments. The role includes patient positioning, equipment setup, and documentation in HIS/RIS/PACS with adherence to universal protocols.

The position requires an Associate Degree in medical imaging, ARDMS eligibility, and BLS certification before 90 days. Significant travel between Marlborough and Nashoba may be required, with mixed shifts and a signing

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in medical imaging and/or health related field.
• Registration or registry eligible by the ARDMS; no MA restrictions.
• Additional registration in Vascular, Breast, GYN, Abdominal.
• BLS healthcare provider prior to 90 day probation.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records clinical information; adjusts imaging procedures for patient size, age or condition.
• Assists, transfers and positions patients; selects scan parameters accordingly.
• Processes and records scanned images; reviews with Radiologists and documents in HIS/RIS/PACS.
• Checks equipment operation and QA; maintains cleanliness and prevents cross contamination.
• Keeps up to date with ultrasonography advances via study and courses; participates in professional organizations.
• Maintains yearly competency in Trophon disinfection.
• Travels between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled to support operations.
• Float requirements apply to Nashoba Valley newly hired staff.

Education

Associate Degree in medical imaging

Job description

Exemption and Compensation

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $34.51 - $62.13

Schedule Details: Sunday through Saturday

Scheduled Hours: mixed shifts depending on department need

Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 0

Cost Center: 10010 - 3566 Ultrasound

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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

Mission Statement

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.

Job Description

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
8. Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled to provide operational, administrative, or departmental support.
9. The float requirements only apply to UMass Memorial Nashoba Valley's newly hired staff

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

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 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

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 - 2/3

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

1. Up to 10 pounds - 2/3

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.