Ultrasound Technologist, 36 Hours, 3 days

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $32.76 - $58.96 Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) Scheduled Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Wednesday – Friday) Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 12.5 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 36 Cost Center: 24050 - 3566 Ultrasound 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. 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, ensures 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 in‑service study, attending courses or seminars as necessary and/or recommended, or participating in professional organizations. Maintains yearly competency in Trophon disinfection processes. Assists in other area/modalities as needed. Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. Attends 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. All responsibilities are essential job functions. Position Qualifications License/Certification/Education (Required) Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Registrant or registry eligible by the ARDMS. If not already registered, must obtain registration in at least one of: Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular or Breast, within one year of hire date. Additional registries are encouraged. BLS certification required within 90 days from date of hire. 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. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions Stand – 2/3 of the time Walk – 2/3 of the time Sit – 2/3 of the time Talk or hear – 2/3 of the time Uses hands to finger, handle or feel – 2/3 of the time Push/pull – 2/3 of the time Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Reach with hands and arms – 2/3 of the time This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted: Up to 10 pounds – 2/3 of the time Addendum for Milford Regional Position Qualifications License/Certification/Education (Required) Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Registrant or registry eligible by the ARDMS. Additional registries are encouraged. BLS certification required within 90 days from date of hire. Experience/Skills (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. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr UMass Memorial Health