Ultrasound Technologist, Nashoba Valley, 32 hour (float)

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health Marlborough is hiring a Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist. You will perform ultrasound exams in in-patient or outpatient settings, gather clinical data, and ensure accurate records.

This is a non-exempt, full-time role with a mixed shift and a 32-hour weekly schedule, with weekend rotation every fourth weekend. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited ultrasonography program, ARDMS registration within one year, and at least one year of imaging experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ultrasonography or radiologic technology program.
• Registration with ARDMS within one year of hire date.
• Preferred: Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound techniques and examinations in inpatient or outpatient settings per patient age and standards.
• Gathers pertinent clinical data and maintains accurate patient records.
• Accurately completes all records, paperwork, and billings promptly.
• Positions and transfers patients and assists physicians with interventional exams.
• Performs QC on images and sends exams to PACS for radiologist review.
• Assists radiologists with ultrasound-guided interventional procedures.
• Follows Universal protocol in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Maintains inventory and assists in purchasing supplies as needed.
• Monitors equipment and ensures supplies are available as needed.
• Utilizes sterilization protocols for all probes per policy.
• Assists with film processing, urgent requests, and scheduling.
• Adheres to health and safety regulations and departmental policies.

Skills

Ultrasound experience

Physics & Instrumentation knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited ultrasonography program

ARDMS certification within 1 year

Associate degree preferred

Job description

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: 32 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.

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.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education:

1. Graduate of an accredited Ultrasonography or Radiological 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:

1. 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.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

1. Constantly: Performing Repetitive Movements and Working Indoors; Lifting – Less than 10 pounds.
2. Frequently: Sitting, Reaching, Grasping, Precise Motor Skills required, Precise Hearing required, Precise Vision required; Carrying and Pushing – Less than 10 pounds; Pulling – Less than 10 pounds and 50 to Over 100 pounds.
3. Often: Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending, High Level of Stress; Lifting, Carrying, and Pushing – 10 pounds to Over 100 pounds; Pulling – 10 pounds to 50 pounds.
4. Never: Climbing, Balancing, Kneeling, Crawling, Working Outdoors, Working in Temperature Extremes, and Working at Heights.

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.