Ultrasound Technologist, Nashoba Valley, 24 hours

ummh; Groton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus possible

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams in inpatient and outpatient settings, following departmental standards and ARDMS guidelines. You will gather clinical data, document findings, assist radiologists with procedures, maintain equipment, and participate in quality improvement while adhering to safety and confidentiality.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited ultrasonography or radiologic technology

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasonography or Radiological Technology program.
• Registration required by ARDMS in one category within one year of hire date.
• Preferred: Associate degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Performs all ultrasound techniques and examinations per patient age and setting.
• Gathers pertinent clinical data and maintains accurate patient records.
• Completes records, paperwork, and billings promptly.
• Positions and transfers patients; assists with interventional exams.
• QC images and sends exams to PACS for radiologist review.
• Assists radiologists with ultrasound-guided interventional procedures.
• Follows Universal protocol and hospital policies.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Communication

Physics & Instrumentation

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Ultrasonography program

ARDMS certification within 1 year

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $35.94 - $58.96 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week). Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Fourth Weekend

Scheduled Hours:

11a-730p

Shift:

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

Hours:

24

Cost Center:

10021 - 3566 Ultrasound

Union:

SHARE Marlborough

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 the supervision of the Lead Ultrasound Technologist, provides direct patient care services and other related functions in support of the department. Performs independently within scope of department policies. Clinically works at the direction of a qualified Radiologist.

I. Major Responsibilities:

• 1. Properly performs all ultrasound techniques and examinations, consistent with the age of the patient, in in-patient or outpatient settings, in compliance with departmental and professional standards and protocols.
• 2. Gather pertinent clinical data and maintains accurate patient records.
• 3. Accurately completes all records, paperwork , and billings and submits promptly .
• 4. Positions and transfers patients appropriately and assists physicians with interventional exams.
• 5. Promptly and properly completes exams, performs QC to images and send exams to PACS for review by the radiologist.
• 6. Assists the radiologists with ultrasound guided interventional procedures.
• 7. Follow Universal protocol in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• 8. Assists in maintaining an orderly inventory and in arranging the purchase of needed supplies.
• 9. Monitors equipment to ensure that it remains in proper working order and ensures that proper supplies are available as needed.
• 10. Utilizes proper sterilization and cleansing of all probes according to department policy and procedure.
• 11. Assists with other job-related duties including film processing, urgent requests, and scheduling.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

• 1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives .
• 2. Attends a 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. Graduate of an accredited Ultrasonography or R adiological Technology program.
• 2. Registration required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in one category within one year of hire date.

Preferred:

• 1. Associate degree

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• 1. Minimum one year of experience in diagnostic ultrasound under the direction of a qualified physician .
• 2. Knowledge consistent with outlines in Physics and Instrumentation, Abdominal OB/Gyn Ultrasound for ARDMS exams .
• 3. Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with peers to produce optimum results.
• 4. Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients and families .

Preferred:

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