Ultrasound Technologist, Nashoba Valley (Float)

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus eligibility

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Radiology Ultrasound Technologist to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Lead Ultrasonographer. You will perform ultrasound examinations in inpatient and outpatient settings, maintain records, and assist radiologists with interventional procedures.

This position requires travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled. Eligible applicants should graduate from an accredited program and be ARDMS registered within one year of hire;

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasonography or Radiologic Technology program.
• ARDMS registration within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound techniques and examinations in patient care settings.
• Gather clinical data and maintain patient records.
• Assist radiologists with interventional procedures.
• Ensure proper sterilization and equipment preparation.

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Schedule Details: Monday through Friday Scheduled Hours: 7-3:30pm Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40 Cost Center: Union: SHARE Marlborough This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

Travel between Marlborough and Nashoba/Groton as scheduled to provide operational, administrative, or departmental support. The float requirement only applies to newly hired staff at UMass Memorial Nashoba Valley.

I. Major Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Gather pertinent clinical data and maintains accurate patient records.
• Accurately completes all records, paperwork, and billings and submits promptly.
• Positions and transfers patients appropriately and assists physicians with interventional exams.
• Promptly and properly completes exams, performs QC to images and send exams to PACS for review by the radiologist.
• Assists the radiologists with ultrasound guided interventional procedures.
• Follow Universal protocol in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Assists in maintaining an orderly inventory and in arranging the purchase of needed supplies.
• Monitors equipment to ensure that it remains in proper working order and ensures that proper supplies are available as needed.
• Utilizes proper sterilization and cleansing of all probes according to department policy and procedure.
• Assists with other job-related duties including film processing, urgent requests, and scheduling.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• 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.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasonography or Radiological Technology program.
• Registration required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in one category within one year of hire date.

Preferred:

• Associate degree

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Minimum one year of experience in diagnostic ultrasound under the direction of a qualified physician.
• Knowledge consistent with outlines in Physics and Instrumentation, Abdominal OB/Gyn Ultrasound for ARDMS exams.
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with peers to produce optimum results.
• 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 incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Constantly:

• Performing Repetitive Movements and Working Indoors; Lifting – Less than 10 pounds.

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.

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.

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, sex, sexual orientation, 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.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for their patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work ... and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. and everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.