About this opportunity
UMass Memorial Health lists this Ultrasound Tech, Radiology Department, 40 Hours, Evenings opportunity in leominster, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt.
Hiring Range: $32.76 - $58.96.
Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, 2:30 p‑11 p (8‑hour shift), 40 hours/week.
Cost Center: 24050 – 3566 Ultrasound.
Note: The final offer may vary within this range based on 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.
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 QA 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, a recommended or by 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.
Qualifications
License / Certification / Education
Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associate Degree in medical imaging and/or health related field.
Registration or registry eligible by the ARDMS. No restrictions prohibiting work as an ultrasonographer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Obtain additional registration in Vascular, Breast, GYN, Abdominal.
BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90‑day probationary period.
Experience / Skills
Experience preferred, but not required.
Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions
Stand – 2/3
Walk – 2/3
Sit – 2/3
Talk or hear – 2/3
Uses hands to finger, handle or feel – 2/3
Push/pull – 2/3
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – 1/3 to 2/3
Reach with hands and arms – 2/3
Lifts up to 10 pounds – 2/3
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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Worksite address
leominster, MA, 01453, US
Who can apply
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