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UMass Memorial Health
Per Diem Marlborough Ultrasound Technologist
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What they do
An Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer uses ultrasound technology to examine the inside of patients' bodies and diagnose medical conditions. Works closely with other healthcare specialists who assess and treat relevant conditions. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$60,291 / year median in Connecticut
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Per Diem Marlborough Ultrasound Technologist Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health?
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to apply through your Workday account.Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt Hiring Range:
$34.51- $62.
Schedule Details:
Sunday throughSaturday Scheduled Hours:
mixedShift:
4- Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:
0Cost Center:
10021- 3566 Ultrasound This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Major Responsibilities:
1. 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 2. 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 3. Processes and records scanned images per Radiologist protocol to ensure quality and accuracy. Reviews scans with Radiologists as requested. Accurately documents work inHIS/RIS/PACS
systems. 4. Checks operation of equipment, sees 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 5. Keeps up to date with changes in the field of ultrasonography by inservice study, attending courses or seminars as necessary and/or recommended, or participating in professional organizations. 6. Maintains yearly competency in Trophon disinfection processes 7. Assists in other area/modalities as neededStandard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. 2. Attends 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. All responsibilities are essential job functions. II.Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associate Degree in medical imaging and/or health related field. 2. Registration or registry eligible by the ARDMS. No restrictions prohibiting work as an ultrasonographer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 3. Obtains additional registration in Vascular, Breast, GYN, Abdominal. 4. BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period.Experience/Skills:
Preferred:
1. 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. 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:
On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities: 1. Stand- 2/3 2. Walk
- 2/3 3. Sit
- 2/3 4. Talk or hear
- 2/3 5. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel
- 2/3 6. Push/pull
- 2/3 7. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- 1/3 to 2/3 8. Reach with hands and arms
- 2/3 This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted: 1. Up to 10 pounds
- 2/3 Addendum for