Ultrasound Technologist, Nashoba Valley, 32 hour (float)

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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.

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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 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 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 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 Precise Hearing Precise Vision ; Carrying and Pushing Less than 10 pounds ; Pulling Less than 10 pounds and 50 to Over 100 pounds.

Often : S tanding 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.

Were 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.

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Required Experience:

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